The Biking Life Magazine Blog

Biker Parties Tonight

2009-07-09T08:00:00.000-06:00

eos Wings on West Main St in Belleville, IL and PT's in Centreville on Hwy 157 both are having their bike tonight. These are both fun places and both are sponsored by The Biking Life magazine. I suggest coming out early to Geo's and then hit PT's and their lovely entertainers. Both places may have a visit by the renowned Mowhawk Man

From The Other Side of The Pond

2009-07-07T08:17:00.001-06:00

I Take Great Pride

2009-07-07T07:47:00.006-06:00

Hi readers someone told me one of my competitors is claiming to have a bike night that rivals what we do at Geo's Wings on a regular basis. The thing that makes me proud though is they combine attendance at 3 franchised locations, of a company headquartered in Florida, they themselves are franchised out of Florida, they partner with a radio station that is headquartered in Indianapolis and a brewer that is headquartered in Belgium, it takes all these out of towners with vast resources to compete with The Biking Life magazine and Geo's Wings two independent local businesses. In fact my competitor now has people attending our bike night because in their own words it is fun and they know it is a place where they will find a lot of bikers. I guess I should take that as a compliment.

Independence Day Inspiration by Johnny Cash

2009-07-04T13:58:00.002-06:00

Missouri Helmet Bill is Vetoed by Governor

2009-07-02T15:05:00.004-06:00

Missouri governor Jay Nixon has vetoed Senate Bill 202 which would have modified the helmet law for Missouri motorcycle riders. For detail you can visit the governors web site at governor.mo.gov

Wednesday Night Bikers in the Big City

2009-07-01T11:17:00.002-06:00

Tonight is Wednesday so that means there is at least two events going on one is where you will find me at Show-Me's on Lincoln Highway in Fairview Heights, IL. I will also have a limited number of DVDs for the bikers who sow up to enjoy their 10 for $3.50 wing special as well as their bucket special. There is another event going on at Jamm In with their weekly bike night. Both of these are very fun places so come out and join us at one of these locations.

New Issue Online

2009-06-30T16:03:00.001-06:00

Hello folks the new issue is now available online to read and will start hitting the streets on Thursday. I have been told I should include a link in these blog postings to the issue so if you click here. It will take you directly to the latest issue

Lets All Go To Smithton, IL

2009-06-30T11:42:00.003-06:00

I am still offering free dvds to the first 5 bikes that show up to Two Wheel Tuesday at No Jacks in beautiful Smithton, IL on Hwy 159 and tonight's drawing will be for a minimum of $550 this evening so just the chance to win that kind of cash for the price of a drink is a great deal. We hope to see you here.

It is Late

2009-06-29T16:20:00.003-06:00

But just a reminder Joy and I will be heading up to the Fairivew heights, IL Pasta House shortly for their bike night. This bike night features their all you can all you can eat pasta and salad meal for only $12 and once again the first 5 people to ride up will get a copy of the 2007 The Biking Life DVD. And don't forget tomorrow night is bike night at No Jacks on hwy 159 in Smithton, IL, this features half price advertisers till 8 and a great bucket special.

Paderborn Rat Pack Night Poker Run Sat 27 Jun

2009-06-25T22:11:00.000-06:00

Paderborn Rat Pack NIGHT RIDE, sign-up 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Karbans Knotty Pines, Paderborn, Illinois, 50/50, cash awards ALL Bikes and Cars Welcome!

Poker Run to benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life

2009-06-24T17:15:00.001-06:00

This should be a good run.

Poker Run sponsored by Josie's Joy, $10 per hand includes free food and can coolie; $5 each extra hand; sign-up 10:00 a.m.-noon at Sit N Bull Saloon, New Memphis, Illinois; all vehicles welcome; attendance prizes, 50/50, BBQ grill raffle (all proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life)

Roger
ramjet

Illinois Harassment of Bikers

2009-06-23T12:57:00.003-06:00

My fellow bikers look likes the home state is at it again:
Heard from a little Springfield birdie that the Illinois State Police will be having Motorcycle Inspection Stops on June 26th and June 28th in the Shelby, Vandalia and Effingham areas and I received another email saying Grafton or more likely the River Road has been added to the list the persecution continues.

I truly believe that this is an extension of the repeated harassment of 1%ers and event promoters like myself. Should everyone have a license and insurance no doubt but you are also innocent until proven guilty and cannot be forced to testify against yourself in court but on the street you can be forced to show that you do not have what they ask for. Hmm I wonder what the penalty for refusing to show a license and insurance is?

I am riding tonight

2009-06-23T06:45:00.001-06:00

In fact I like that idea so much the first 5 people that show up at one of our bike nights during the next two weeks I will give them one of our retrospective DVDs. starting tonight at No Jacks Bar on ILL 159 in Smithton, IL also last week they started a drawing and the owner of the place seeded the pot with $500 where else could you possibly win that kind of money legally and get to hang out with friends.

Some of the many things going on this week

2009-06-22T16:14:00.000-06:00

Just a quick reminder of some of the things that will be going on in the next couple of days in the motorcycle world. Tonight is bike night at the Pasta House on Illinois Ave in Fairview Heights, IL. Tomorrow is Two Wheel Tuesday at No-Jacks in Smithton, IL on ILL 159 and Wednesday is Bike Night at the Show-Me's on Lincoln Highway in Fairview Heights, IL and also at the Jamm IN in House Springs, hope to see you ou

What I am doing

2009-06-20T11:05:00.002-06:00

Getting ready to head to Jack's Iron Horse Bar and Grill for the Hartbauer/MxcBride Party. This is an event for charity There is another event downtown being sponsored by a local promoter who doesn't want people wearing patches at his other events, nuff said.

There is another event though going on at 5300 North Broadway a save the bar party at the Broadway Bistro Zoo. Where the real party animals go they are having lots going on with bands and spaghetti wrestling this lady tries to make her bar for bikers and deserves our support, rather than people who limit our freedom. That is what America and bikers are about freedom and independence not really about making the most bucks and vendettas.

Friday & Saturday Broadway Bistro Zoo Block Party

2009-06-18T09:54:00.003-06:00

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A Request for Help and You Get to Party

2009-06-18T09:22:00.002-06:00

The Broadway Bistro Zoo 5300 N Broadway in St. Louis is having a fundraiser to help save the bar. The owner needs our help to raise money so she can buy the bar and save this St Louis landmark from being turned into a place that would not be biker friendly as it is now. There will be bands and all sorts of fun activities going on all weekend including the girls from Unleashed Entertainment in spaghetti wrestling. Please come out and support the bar, the owner is truly hardworking and has created a haven for motorcyclists on the north side of St Louis.

This is where the real party animals party.

Thursday Night Acctivities

2009-06-18T08:51:00.003-06:00

Today is Thursday which means another fun night at Geo's Wings. This Belleville, IL hot spot on West Main st is by far the area's most popular bike night. We even had some guests last week that it appears were trying to see what makes a successful bike night. I invite all of you to come out and experience Geo's and then afterwards PT's in Centreville, IL Bike Night

I would also like to remind all of you that this Saturday is the Annual Hartbauer/McBride Foundation dance. This is a dance supported by many of the local clubs and organizations and is very strongly supported by us at The Biking Life I urge you all to attend this event. There are other events this weekend that are being sponsored by entities that have events where you are not allowed to show your allegiance to the organizations/clubs that you belong to. You know we will not be there, I cannot tell anyone what to do, or what to wear nor would I want to, I'll leave that to others. You must judge for yourself whether you want to support people and businesses who do not support true bikers.

No Rain Tonight

2009-06-17T08:02:00.002-06:00

Can it possibly be? A day with no rain wow that would be awesome and what would be even more awesome is to join me and my friends at the Show-Me's on Lincoln Highway in Fairview Heights, IL., for their weekly bike night featuring wing and drink specials who knows we may even ride over to Jamm In a little later and you will probably get an opportunity to check out my sport bike. Hope to see you here

New Pevely Missouri Drop Location

2009-06-15T09:38:00.003-06:00

I know some of you who live down south, (in the Pevely area) were used to finding the magazine at certain locations. At some of those you can no longer find the people's choice for reading material, so I thought I'd post here a new location where you can get it in that area. I usually don't do this sort of thing because the only way some folks(ie. my competitors) can find a bike related location is if they read about it or see an ad in The Biking Life. But now the Pevely Flea Market will have them in a rack inside the main building. My apologies for not making this arrangement sooner but at least it did get done. As always I thank you for making us part of your biking life.

We Lost Another Rider

2009-06-12T14:10:00.001-06:00

V-Rod Mike of the Boozefighters who lost his life Thursday morning. Plans for his final arrangements are being made and as we find out more we will post them here. Please join us in prayers for his family, his friends and his club brothers.

The East Side Gestapo

2009-06-11T12:59:00.002-06:00

is at it again. Yes the local members of the Hell's Angels were going to have their Annual Summer Bash at Paddy McD's, I think it is in Mitchell, IL but not sure this coming Saturday. It is an open party that the public is invited to. I have been to this event several times had fun and not seen any behavior I haven't seen at any event. Yet for some reason, rumor has it, the Illinois State Police approached the owner of the establishment and told him he could lose his license if he allowed the party to go on there. This man fearful of losing his livelihood, much like we lost money at our swap meet by the overbearing police presence relented so the party has been moved to Blondie's in Washington Park.

This is the third incident in less than one year where the police have tried to stop or stopped events. Last summer they stopped a Sons of Silence Ride in Central Illinois. Shutting down the bars on the route and generally harassing people. You saw their presence in Collinsville, IL and now this.

These are not elected officials who are making these decisions but rather law enforcement officials who in the truest sense answer to no one. I thought our forefathers came here to get away from that sort of treatment. When you get stopped at a safety Check Point and asked for your license and insurance, how different is that from when the Nazi's would stop folks and ask to see their transit papers, not much I don't think.

I imagine some of you are saying to yourself, well, I don't mind if they do that to the Hell's Angels MC or Outlaws MC or Sons of Silence MC but when you think like that what you forget is how long does it take before somebody decides they don't like your group and then you may find yourself on the other side of the argument.

A place you don't want to be if all a law enforcement official has to say when asked why is their usual "Because I said so." People if we do not awaken to these issues soon we will find ourselves even worse off. Thanks for making us part of your biking life.

Happy Anniversary to My Wife

2009-06-11T09:31:00.002-06:00

Today is the third anniversary of what was at that point the happiest day of my life but each passing day has gotten better. I love you Joy!!! Happy Anniversary

Bike/Ark Night Tonight

2009-06-10T11:54:00.002-06:00

It is Wednesday and that means only one thing rain, no not rain it means it is bike night at Show-Me's on Lincoln Highway in Fairview Heights, IL. These folks are very accommodating and they offer a heckuva deal with 10 wings for only $3.50. No other wing house brings the heat like that. It is also bike night at Jamm In in House Springs on Gravois Rd these are both great places and they really make bikers feel at home. Also there will be another pair of ticket given away tonight at Show-Me's for the Poison and Van Halen Tribute Band Concert at the Family Arena. I hope to see you there.

Workweek motorcycle events

2009-06-09T12:44:00.001-06:00

Tonight(Tuesday) Joy and I will be in Smithton, IL at No Jacks on Hwy 159 if you show up you could win a pair of tickets to see a Poison and VanHalen Tribute rockfest on June 27th. We hope to see you there we will give away another pair the following night at the Show-Me's location in Fairview Heights, IL. Also at Show-Me's we select bikes to appear in their ad every month so come out and get your bike seen in their ad, there is also the bike night at Jamm In on Wednesday and then on Thursday there is Geo's Wings and then finish the night off with the lovely ladies from Pt's in Centreville, IL. If you do the Hard Riders thing Pt's is just a short ride from South County.