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Weak Economy Cited, Biker Charity Event Will Return As Economy ImprovesGlendale, Ca -- Love Ride 26, slated for October 25, 2009, has been canceled. The announcement was made by Love Ride founder Oliver Shokouh, who cited the weak economy as the reason for the event’s cancellation.
In place of the usual event, Glendale Harley, Home of the Love Ride, is sponsoring an autograph session with Peter Fonda and free movie screening, commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Fonda’s starring role in “Easy Rider.” The event will take place at the dealership (3717 San Fernando Rd. in Glendale) Friday, October 23rd from 4-10pm. Glendale Harley will also be selling Love Ride memorabilia (Love Rides 1-26) on Saturday, October 24th from 9am-4pm and Sunday, October 25th from 6am-2pm.
The hope is to recoup some of the costs already incurred this year by the Love Ride Foundation. The dealership will also have representatives on hand to answer any questions. “This was a gut wrenching decision for me,” says Shokouh, who founded the Love Ride in 1984 and within a few years built it into the world’s largest one-day motorcycle charity event. “I want to make clear that this has absolutely nothing to do with the Love Ride staff, volunteers or organizers. Everyone has worked hard for the past 25 years. Our problem boils down to one thing, the economy.
The bottom line is that the Love Ride is a victim of the recession. We did a very careful analysis over the last several months, and realized that ticket sales weren’t enough to offset costs. Simply put, there would be no money left to help the kids, the sole reason for the Love Ride.” The Love Ride started back in 1984 as an event to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. As the Love Ride grew, the destination changed from Calamigos Ranch to Lake Castaic and then to the Fairplex. The list of beneficiaries also grew, from MDA to over one dozen children’s charities, including Autism Speaks.
Last year’s Silver Anniversary Love Ride 25 drew thousands of bikers for the fund-raising motorcycle ride that featured an afternoon concert headlined by ZZ Top and the Foo Fighters. “Things were on track for continued growth, then the economy collapsed,” adds Shokouh. Circumstances turned against us. 2009 is simply not a good year for a charity event.”Shokouh was optimistic that the Love Ride would return, if not next year, then in 2011. “Times are tough, we’re lovin’ but not ridin’, at least not this year”, says Shokouh, who started his Glendale Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership in 1976. “After 25 years of expansion, it may be time to return to our roots with a smaller, more intimate event. But we will be back.”
Lisa M. Legohn is a woman of vision, strength and valor; but yet…a very humble person. Miss Legohn has been a pioneer in promoting the image of welding by encouraging women to enter the field of welding. In September of 1990 she was appointed Associate Professor of Welding Technology at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, female enrollment in the welding program was 2% since Lisa’s tenure it’s been as high as 12%. Her promotion of women into the welding programs and careers is evident by the 2006 and 2008 Work Force Development Awards she received from the Los Angeles Community College District. Lisa is the 1980 Vocational Olympics Gold Medalist for Combination Welding, holder of nine Guinness World Records 2003-2005, have appeared on Discovery Channel’s Monster Garage and “BIG” programs as welder extraordinaire. If you’ve ever seen the three episodes of Monster Garage or thirteen episodes of “BIG” it was not apparent that she was in pain or undergoing any type of medical treatment. She did it all with a SMILE. In promoting the image of welding, she and five of her students, two females and three males were featured in the episode of “BIG” where they made the largest Bar-B-Q Grill in the World.
She is mentioned in books such as: Marquis Who’s Who Who’s Who in America 2008, Marquis Who’s Who Who’s Who of American Women Twenty-Sixth Edition 2007-2008, The Mind At Work, Monster Garage How to Customize Damn Near Anything, Monster Garage In Side Monster Garage, Monster Garage Monster Nation, …this is only a peek into the activities that demonstrate exemplary dedication to the promotion of the image of welding. What makes this leader so special…Lisa was undergoing chemotherapy when she was contacted to tape the Monster Garage programs, at the same time she was an Associate Professor of Welding Technology at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, teaching combination welding to males and females alike. When approached to tape other episodes of Monster Garage she recommended three of her female students. Lisa did not step down because of Cancer; but…to give upcoming female welders a chance to promote the image of welding. There is much more to be told as I did not mention all the books she is listed in or all the awards and honors she has received in the promotion of the image of welding. Lisa M. Legohn is a reflection of the true meaning of “The Image of Welding”.
Cyril Huze Blog - Absolutely #1 source for custom motorcycles news!
Written by Administrator, on 06-12-2009 10:10
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Radio Talk this week - I'll be talking about Cyril Huze his contributions to the motorcycle industry and someone I am proud to know. see www.cyrilhuzeblog.com.
It is my pleasure to spread the word on authentic, real deal people. People who don't need to tattoo on themselves they're the best or flash around baubles they won from some bike competion, but people who make a positive difference, contributing to others without the need / ego to define themselves with the adoration of others. This week I'll be talking about one of those guys.. Cyril Huze.
Respected custom motorcycle designer /builder, parts designer / distributor and owner of Cyril Huze Custom Inc. Cyril has risen to the top as the credible information source as he continues to out scoop all traditional motorcycle media on all important breaking news in the motorcycle industry. In only a mere two years, Cyril's website and blog are amongst the top 5 visited in the custom motorcycle genre with an average of 192,850 real human unique visitors every month spending an average of 19 minutes on the blog at each visit. Cyril delivers a fair and trustable assessment of all those who make an impact in the motorcycles industry. Ever wonder how some of the things you see featured in media and magazines seem to be questionable and you wonder why there getting the coverage? Well that another conversation, but what we respect about Cyril’s blog is his info is rational and impartial, not "bought" he simply delivers the news. Cyril – you’re doing an outstanding job! The crew of Women Motorcyclist raise our helmets in salute to you and great contribution you are making to the motorcycle industry. See what we're talking about @ www.cyrilhuzeblog.com
Kathleen is the queen at Covingtons Customs a first class operation out of Woodward, Oklahoma. Married to respected award winning custom builder Jerry Covington whose motorcycles have consistently gain international recognition. His skill and craftsmanship has produced some of the finest custom bikes in the world along with billet parts know as some of the best in the industry. Jerry’s just one of those guys that can make anything, make it cool, custom and better than imagined. A family run operation, talent is part of the Covington's genetic code. Their son David was one of the youngest master builders to earn awards with his incredible bike creations. Rumor is their new shift linkage now available and ready to ship and that their finishing up another new custom bike for Carlos Mencia. Gotta love a comedian with good custom taste! If you're going to Sturgis be sure you stop by Rapid City Harley Davidson and say hello. They'll be set up & ready to do on site installs of all their parts, custom wheels & tire packages! A great item to pick up is one of there sweet ignition switch covers which is a bargain at $65.95. Just slides right over the stock one, very easy install.
and why stop there, heck get a billet facelift! Take your stock FLH added Covington billet parts, wheels, stretched bags,an exhaust & custom paint and take your stock bike & make it a show bike in no time. Check out their amazing builds at www.covingtonscustoms.com
Congratulations to *P!nk* for her 2009 Grammy Nomination
Written by Administrator, on 06-12-2009 09:12
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Initially coming on board as our “Play Big / I’m NOT DEAD” Advisor we will have to update that to our “SO WHAT / I’m NOT DEAD" Advisor! P!nk's nomination at the 51st Grammy Awards was for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her hit single, "So What!" You ARE a friggin Rock Star BABY! Love ya!
Malcolm Smith from the legendary film ON ANY SUNDAY Teams with motorcyclist journalist BRENDA FOX
Written by Administrator, on 06-12-2009 07:58
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Moto legend Malcolm Smith is one of the most multi-faceted competitors ever to take to the dirt and has wowed fans for over three decades with numerous trips to the victory podium. His racing career included six Baja 1000 victories, four Baja 500 wins, eight gold medals at the International Six Day Trials (ISDT) and a collection of four-wheel victories. His co-starring role in the 1971 moto movie epic "On Any Sunday" garnered him recognition that made an impact bigger than even his championship wins.
The movie produced by Bruce Brown and Steve McQueen helped launch America's love affair with dirt biking. Malcolm teamed with Brenda bringing his legend status to the ride made possible by Jesse Jurrens of Legend Air Suspension /Independent Cycles. An avocate for making a difference in the lives of others Jesse stepped to the forefront in Sturgis as the backing force behind the ride and with the help of dynamic Tyna Bower they certainly succeed in raising awareness.
The Top 50 Rally Park Sturgis Bike for Breast Cancer Awareness was supported byJay Leno seen here signing the Icon Bombshell Breast Cancer Jacket. Brenda brought in support from Sharon Osbourne, Aerosmith, Lorenzo Lamas, Robert Patrick, Incubus, Hoobastank, Stunts Unlimited, Kim Kardashian, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, Butch Walker, Don Emde, Bruce Brown, Dan Gurney & Parnelli Jones. We thank you all for your support!
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Lisa M. Legohn is a woman of vision, strength and valor; but yet…a very humble person. Miss Legohn has been a pioneer in promoting the image of welding by encouraging women to enter the field of welding. In September of 1990 she was appointed Associate Professor of Welding Technology at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, female enrollment in the welding program was 2% since Lisa’s tenure it’s been as high as 12%. Her promotion of women into the welding programs and careers is evident by the 2006 and 2008 Work Force Development Awards she received from the Los Angeles Community College District. Lisa is the 1980 Vocational Olympics Gold Medalist for Combination Welding, holder of nine Guinness World Records 2003-2005, have appeared on Discovery Channel’s Monster Garage and “BIG” programs as welder extraordinaire. If you’ve ever seen the three episodes of Monster Garage or thirteen episodes of “BIG” it was not apparent that she was in pain or undergoing any type of medical treatment. She did it all with a SMILE. In promoting the image of welding, she and five of her students, two females and three males were featured in the episode of “BIG” where they made the largest Bar-B-Q Grill in the World.
Radio Talk this week - I'll be talking about Cyril Huze his contributions to the motorcycle industry and someone I am proud to know. 
Kathleen is the queen at Covingtons Customs a first class operation out of Woodward, Oklahoma. Married to respected award winning custom builder Jerry Covington whose motorcycles have consistently gain international recognition. His skill and craftsmanship has produced some of the finest custom bikes in the world along with billet parts know as some of the best in the industry. Jerry’s just one of those guys that can make anything, make it cool, custom and better than imagined. A family run operation, talent is part of the Covington's genetic code. Their son David was one of the youngest master builders to earn awards with his incredible bike creations. Rumor is their new shift linkage now available and ready to ship and that their finishing up another new custom bike for Carlos Mencia. Gotta love a comedian with good custom taste! If you're going to Sturgis be sure you stop by Rapid City Harley Davidson and say hello. They'll be set up & ready to do on site installs of all their parts, custom wheels & tire packages! A great item to pick up is one of there sweet ignition switch covers which is a bargain at $65.95. Just slides right over the stock one, very easy install. 
Initially coming on board as our “Play Big / I’m NOT DEAD” Advisor we will have to update that to our “SO WHAT / I’m NOT DEAD" Advisor! P!nk's nomination at the 51st Grammy Awards was for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her hit single, "So What!" You ARE a friggin Rock Star BABY! Love ya!
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