Happy Holidays

Want to wish a safe and happy holiday season to all the riders out there.

We're going to be launching a great new bike accessory for in 2010, so go to our site and sign up to be on our email list and you'll be one of the first ones to know about it.

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Live Long, Ride Free!

Great Day to Ride

We started out by having breakfast at a regular hang out for bikers in Temecula, The Swing Inn Cafe. If you ride and want to start out with good atmosphere and an inexpensive breakfast, this is the place to be.

We decided to head east and go through Valley Center. Not alot of traffic, the weather was perfect and the scenery spectacular. We made a stop at Bates Nut Farm. There was an arts and crafts fair there and we ended up buying a nice gift for a friend's birthday. Also couldn't leave without some fudge, taffy and candied almonds.

Rode back through Valley Center and if you haven't done that ride yet, then put it on your list. Made a short stop at Pala Casino for some coffee then it was back full circle to Temecula.

Thanks to Mike and Jan for a great day. Live Long, Ride Free!

East Coast Accessorizes

Would like to thank Lance in Massachusetts for getting a fender ornament and sending us a photo. This is a great shot showing the great colors of the season. The Flyin' Lady stands out on his sharp looking Harley Road King's front fender.

Though he said it was probably the last ride of this season, I'm sure if there is a break in the weather so he can get in a ride, he will.

Ride Safe Lance!

Bike Event in Lake Elsinore, California

We happened by a bike event in Lake Elsinore, California. There were many nice bikes, TONS of chrome. There were bands, food, and vendors, ie Biker Bob and Leather. It was a nice afternoon of checking out all the bikes and listening to some great Latino bands. The event will be held again on Oct 11th. So if you're in the area, stop by, they are there most of the day. The bikes can be parked right in the park and it's a great venue since it's a small event.

If you like bikes, chrome and music come on out.

Help Ride in Temecula

Well it was 105+ degrees in Old Town Temecula this past weekend but thousands still came out to support the Help Ride and to help those family members that have lost someone in the line of duty. There were food and vendor booths and bands that played throughout the day in the blazing sun.

One guy, the Lord of the Cello started and lived up to his name. he played the electric cello that looks like just the arm of the instrument. He wore armor plating on his chest, a cape, leather pants and KISS like platform boots. He even supplied his own fan to blow his hair back while he played.
He was a trip. The other bands were hard rock and entertained the crowds throughout the day.

We introduced our line of chrome fender ornaments at the Slapn' Leather booth at the festival. The guys there were nice enough to let us use their booth space. We got some great feedback and one guys said our product was 'SIC'. I think that was a compliment. We came away from the day with a good feeling that we have a winner. We had a promo model there to hand out our flyers. She was great and braved the heat all day. At least she got to work on her tan.

Next stop for the fender ornaments, or 'Metal Maidens' is the Street Vibrations event up in Reno, Nevada. I'll be writing more as we get closer to the event. LIVE LONG, RIDE FREE!!!

Home

Got home last Sunday. Nice to sleep in my own bed. Ride to Sturgis was easier that I had thought. Great response to my fender ornaments and now it's back to work. Starting to gather all the packaging items that I need and doing the legal paper stuff as well. Getting all my ducks in a row to get this product out there to all of you.

Take a look at the site, www.chromeaccessoriessite.com and email me what you think. I've seen some fender ornaments out there but none as unique and detailed as mine. Hope you like them.

Going to the Help Ride event in Temecula, CA the 29th of August. If you're going to be there, come find my booth. I'll be with Slap n Leather. They are a great shop to find unique riding gear.

Live Long, Ride Free!

Started the Journey Home

Well we left early this morning and are back in Evanston Wyoming. My dad said that it was hailing in Sturgis so we left just in time. Cooler and wetter on the way back then we came through at the beginning of the week.

They say there are fires in Utah so we're hoping to avoid those so we can make it to Vegas tomorrow. Will be nice to get back though I could have stayed a couple more days to see alot more.

There were at least 12 accidents involving motorcycles that we heard of. Some fatalities. Please if you are driving, be sure to keep an ear and eye out for motorcycles. Many accidents can be avoided if you just double check to make sure the bikes are out of harm's way before you change lanes or merge in to traffic. Live Long, Ride Free!

Crazy Town

Amazing how many people they can fit in this little town for the week. Our campground, the Daze End is filled to the brim. Not an inch of space left to put anything. Tents, campers and large motorhomes are as far as the eye can see.

We've taken side trips to Deadwood and then headed out today to Mount Rushmore. Some of the best rides in the country I've been on in the past week. It's been quite the experience. So much to do and see it's hard to get through it in the few days that we've been here. Been getting positive response to my new chrome fender ornaments. I have one on my bike and then I've handed out flyers to show the other two designs. Some just wish me luck after seeing them and then some ask for more information and are generally interested in either buying one or selling one. That's been an added bonus to the trip.

Have to get back to reality some time so we're taking off first thing in the morning to head back to southern california. I'm grateful to all those that I've gotten to meet and talk to along the way and at the event. It's a great group that comes out to this event and the town is very hospitable as well. If you don't want to come for the ride, it's still a great place to visit at other times of the year. I personally won't come when there is snow, another long story, but it's a place that I'd visit again.

We Arrive In Sturgis for the Bike Rally

It's official, we made it to Sturgis. We met up with my folks and walked around. There are SO many bikes here, it's hard to see them all. There are some amazing custom bikes here. Just when you think that you've the most outrageous one, another one rolls down the street.

Though I got new tires to do this ride, my back tire is bald. Not going to mention the shop in Temecula where I got the new tire, but I'll NEVER buy anything from them again. I can't believe that a tire that was supposed to last about 9000 miles, barely lasted 3000.

Been passing out flyers for my new fender ornaments. Check them out at www.chromeaccessoriessite.com

Off to catch a band in one of the bars. The party has started. The line of bikes hasn't stopped coming in to town since we got here this afternoon. Live Long, Ride Free!

Caught the Bear by the Tail

Heard from the bikers we were with that the Beartooth Pass ride was one of the top rides in the country. We decided to give it a go. The road goes in to Montana and is about a 50 mile of some of the most beautiful views in the country. You can see some of the views by going to
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/RockyMtn/MT/MT_2.shtml

We took some photos but we won't be able to post them until after we get back. I'll create a photo album on facebook so be sure to check for them. We're about 170 miles outside of Sturgis. Can't wait to get this party started. Live Long, Ride Free!

Old Faithful

Rode to Yellowstone National Park yesterday. Took about 5 hours to get there and $20 to get in. Breathtaking is not a word that I use very often but for this it truly fits. Such a wonder right in our own backyards. If you haven't been there yet, make a plan to do it. We decided to go and see Old Faithful. About 30 minutes later the geyser went off, it was worth the wait.

We headed out of the park and towards Cody, Wyoming. I hang my artwork in a gallery there, Cody Fine Art. The place was booked up for the night with fellow bikers on their way to Sturgis.
We had to travel about 25 miles out to find a place. I could barely brush my teeth and was asleep before I hit the bed.

Up early this morning and going to see if the gallery is open since I haven't been out this way to visit. Then it's off to Sturgis! We are hoping to be there at dinner time. We're still a day early as my folks won't be there till tomorrow when we can check in to our cabin at the Days End Campground. Live Long, Ride Free!

Wound up in Wyoming

Well left Hades, otherwise known as Las Vegas today(boy was it hot) and the goal was to make it to Salt Lake City. Well we kept on going and wound up in Wyoming. Long ride but some great scenery. Ran in to a couple of other bikers heading to Sturgis. Since we're ahead of schedule, decided to take a side trip and check out Yellowstone. If you're on your way to the bike rally as well, please post a comment. Live Long, Ride Free!

Landed in Las Vegas

Left California and landed in Sin City. The ride got a little toasty along the way through the desert. Met a nice group at a gas station and handed out some of my flyers that show my new fender ornament product line.

Enjoyed the ride so much that I forgot to turn on my Ipod. Really looking forward to heading out in the morning and riding with my brother. Stay tuned and I'll keep you posted along the way.

Live Long, Ride Free!

On the Road to Sturgis

Well I am off. Sturgis here I come! Riding out to Vegas to meet my brother and after depositing my share of funds into the video poker machines, we will start our journey to biker motherland. My folks are riding out from Chicago and we will meet at our campground and then off to Deadwood and all of the surrounding sites. Can't wait to see the sick custom bikes and rock out to Aerosmith!! Will post some photos when I get back. Be safe out there. Live long, ride free!