The Biking Life Magazine Blog

Show-Me's Tonight

2010-02-03T17:26:00.002-06:00

Joy and I are going to meet a couple of folks tonight at Show-Me's in Fairivew Heights, IL. No special deals just friends hanging out if you are not doing anything stop on by.

We are also hosting an art show in St Louis in March we are looking for folks with artistic talent to show their work. If interested call 314-221-3948

Also the date has been set for my next swap meet. It will be April 25th at the fairgrounds in Springfield, IL. Tell your friend and I hope to see you there.

Thanks for making us part of your biking life.

Huge Trade Ins

2010-02-02T23:51:00.001-06:00

I was talking to my friend Brad Sabol from Big St Charles Harley Davidson he told me right now is a great time to buy a new Harley as they are giving huge trade ins on competitors bikes. If you have gotten your tax refund back and are wondering about where to put it then I suggest you visit Brad and set yourself up with a new scoot for the 2010 riding season.

TBL Making News Again

2010-01-31T14:52:00.003-06:00

Saturday we held another very successful swap meet in Hannibal, MO. The attendance was great and there was a fantastic array of vendors. This event was so successful we were honored by it being covered by WGEM-TV for their news cast below is a link to the text version we will strive to get their video if possible. But before that I want to thank all who came those from the tri-state region as well as the many friends I saw from closer to home. Stay tuned we are already planning our next event. Who knows where it will be!!!!

News Story

Swap Meet This Saturday!

2010-01-26T11:45:00.003-06:00

Motorcycle Parts Swap Meet This Weekend In Hannibal, MO

Read the Flyer for more info.

Informational Email

2010-01-24T13:18:00.002-06:00

This was sent to me by an Illinois ABATE member:
The village of Panama, IL has decided to screw with visitors, so
they are resurrectiong an old ordinance forbidding any parking on the south
side of main street (across the street from the VFW) from corner to stop
sign. The village police officer has been instructed to ticket all, with no
warnings. Please pass this info on. We dont want any of our friends or
visitors getting screwed over.

Just a word to the wise and I look for more notices like this as various jurisdictions look to make up the dollars they are not getting from other taxes now. Be careful this year I think we already pay enough taxes anyway.

Less Than A Week Till MY Swap Meet

2010-01-24T10:16:00.003-06:00

I can hardly believe it but less than a week from today will be our third swap meet. This one will be in Hannibal, MO and since it is a The Biking Life event you know everyone one is welcome all we ask in return is that all attendees respect everyone else. We are sold out of vendor spots the response was overwhelming. I think you are going to like what you see to we have a lot of parts vendors and only two true leather vendors of course headlined by our friends at Black Jack Leather. The Professor will also be there selling glasses and skull rags, K-Bar the patch man, trailer dealers, bikes and did I mention a whole lot of parts. Plus a special appearance by none other than the Mowhawk Man. The weather looks promising so why not plan on a road trip to the Admiral Coontz Rec Center, 301 Warren Barrett, in Hannibal, MO for a day of fun, value and camaraderie. I look forward to seeing you there, we are also partnering with Mugshots for libations and this is a great bar.

This is no extravanganza this is an old school parts swap meet.

Geo's Tonight

2010-01-21T14:38:00.002-06:00

Yes it has been a week or two but Joy and I are going to Geo's tonight to hang with friends and well that is you guys. If you are not doing anything tonight come hang with us we probably won't get there till 8:30 or so but you do not have to wait so lung. For the uninitiated Geos' is on West Main Street in Belleville, IL

Swap Meet Commercial

2010-01-15T22:23:00.002-06:00

You can be one of the first to watch our commercial for the upcoming Swap Meet, This coming January 30th in Hannibal, MO. If you are tired of the run of the mill swap meet you will want to check out the large number of parts vendors we have scheduled to be here. There are only two true leather vendors here, there may be some others that have a few items but that is all. K-Bar the patch sewer will be here as will the Professor also Anna of Anna Made-It is coming to. This will be another old school swap meet. To check out the commercial click here

Motorcycle Racing on Ice Returns in Two Weeks

2010-01-09T16:10:00.002-06:00

Once again the Family Arena in St Charles, MO will be hosting Extreme International Ice Racing on Sat. Jan 23. Tickets are available at Donelson Cycles in St Ann, MO and Collinsville Yamaha in Collinsville, IL in addition to the Family Arena box office and Metrotix. If you stop by Donelson, you save $2 on the $11.50 tickets and get them for only $9.50.

Support the dealers who support motorcycle events in our area. and join us for some exciting racing. For more info you can check out a past article in The Biking Life Magazine or go to the XIIR web site

Tired of Sitting in the House

2010-01-07T12:53:00.001-06:00

So are we so we invite you to join us at Geo's Wings tonight Joy and I should get there some time after 8 I may be there earlier it is time to shake off the cold and hang out with friends. Geos is located on West Main St in Belleville, IL.

January Issue

2010-01-04T10:28:00.003-06:00

What with the holidays and all I got a little behind on getting the magazine on the web please accept my apologies. As for the hard copy version also because of the holidays I expect them to be in town starting tomorrow afternoon. I hope your New Year has started off well and here is the long awaited January issue.

A View From The Other Side Of The River

2010-01-02T20:34:00.002-06:00

After seeing Jim's post from his ride on Jan 1, I had to post a shot from the FORR Local 25 Freeze Out Ride on the same day. We met at Kokomo's in St Peters, MO as usual. From there we headed west to Culpeppers in Wentzville. When we got ready to leave, it started snowing. It was a challenging 30 miles riding back home.

New Years Day Riding

2010-01-01T19:09:00.003-06:00

Welcome to 2010 today I met up with an intrepid group of souls at the Belleville, IL Denny's on ILL 159, the riders were Mike Steve, some friends of theirs Darryl and Leslie and some friends of theirs. We rode out to Smitty's in New Athens to watch people take part in their Annual Polar Bear Plunge. This sot was taken outside Denny's and shows most of the folks we rode with today. We had a great, albeit chilly time. Best wishes for the New Year and thanks for making us part of your biking life.

Happy New Years Eve

2009-12-31T18:18:00.002-06:00

Joy and I are getting ready to head out for the evening. We are going to go watch her brother's band play at a small bar in New Douglas, IL, the Dawg Haus but whatever you do this evening I hope you have great fun and a good start to the year 2010. Thanks for reading the magazine, and the website, Truly thank you for making us part of your biking life.

This Weekend and the Holiday

2009-12-30T17:55:00.002-06:00

New Years Day is almost upon us. A lot of people like to take a ride on January 1st to start the New Year off right. If you are looking for an opportunity to start the year this way, then here are some options:

January 1st Frosty Balls Ride - Frosty Balls Ride for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation The ride has 2 start points. The first is Uncle Linny's Resturant at
4112 Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL Meet for breakfast 8am leaving at 10am for
Inn Between Tavern at 5200 Maryville Road, Granite City, IL leaving there around 11am or soo.

January 1st TBL Friends Ride - meet at the Dennys on ILL 159 in Belleville, IL starting around 10:00 AM and then head out to Smittys in New Athens at noon

January 1st Polar Bear Ride - St Charles HOG Chapter

January 1st Polar Bear Ride - contact Chariots of Fire in Moscow Mills, MO

January 1st Road Raptors Polar Bear Ride Starts at VFW Fairview Heights, IL
5325 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Phone: 618-277-1334 Starts at 12 with stops in Belleville area.

Merry Christmas to All

2009-12-24T11:48:00.002-06:00

I want to take a minute out of the last minute Christmas preparations to thank all of you who visit this site for coming here and making yourself a part of The Biking Life. Even those of you who disagree with me still obviously feel the need to visit here and I welcome you. I hope all of you have the merriest of Christmases and if you are traveling that your journey is safe and uneventful. I also offer you a gift and that is this link to one of the funnest Christmas songs around. Take care and as always thanks for making us part of your biking life.

Show-Me's On Wednesday Night Dec 23

2009-12-23T10:24:00.002-06:00

Hello all, Joy and I will be heading up to Show-Me's, on Lincoln Highway in Fairview Heights, IL, this evening around 7:00 or so. Bike Nights have ended for this season here but we thought it might be nice to gather with friends at this establishment before the Christmas Holiday. We would like to see and share some Christmas Cheer with all of you and hope some can make it. If you cannot make it you have our best wishes for you and your family for Christmas and an awesome New Year.

Our Friends at Chariots of Fire

2009-12-18T14:56:00.001-06:00

Are offering some pre-Christmas Specials and here they are:

We would like to bring you a little peace by shopping in a relaxed friendly atmosphere here at Chariots of Fire. You are all invited to come in on December 19th to share some snacks and a chance to get 15%, 20%, or 25% discount coupons to be used one day only on all in store and any ordered items. As I mentioned last month, we did some Christmas shopping for you and have some appealing gifts ready to be wrapped and placed under your tree. Remember, we have gift certificates for any friends and family that may be difficult to buy for.

December Special

15% our holiday gift selections

For every purchase November 1 – December 21 you’ll have a chance to win a Christmas basket. A great gift for yourself or your favorite biker. Come in and check it out!

Geo's Wings Tonight

2009-12-17T16:03:00.001-06:00

Last night I met with several friends at Show-Me's yes the bike nights continue but they are different. Tonight I will be heading to Geo's Wings on West Main St. in Belleville, IL. No telling what we may do this evening but whatever we do it will be fun we invite all to come out. This is one of your last chances to party with friends before Christmas. So hopefully we'll see you here.

Fatboy's Today

2009-12-13T19:25:00.003-06:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to Fatboy's in DeSoto today for our 4th Annual Christmas Party for the Jefferson County Mission. The weather was awesome and we were blessed with a very good crowd. Those that came once again demonstrated that true bikers are among the most generous people in the world. I once again thank all of you for your contributions to today's success.

Favorable Light

2009-12-12T20:54:00.003-06:00

Below is a link to a story that appeared recently in the Alton Telegraph about the Dreamweavers Shop With a Cop event. This is cool and shows that motorcyclists do things to help the community. Also here they refer to them as a motorcycle club not a motorcycle gang, so maybe some folks really do get it. Here is the link.

Christmas Spirit

2009-12-12T20:44:00.002-06:00

I was out and about running today which is pretty much a normal weekend for us but I was excited to see so many people out today. Doc's had a great turnout for their Open House and I hear that Gateway BMW and Bourbeuse did as well. After the big showings the week before at Ted's Motorcycle World and Big St Charles it appears folks are finally getting the Christmas spirit. I ask you to please patronize our advertisers over the holidays. They truly appreciate your business and welcome all bikers or riders. If they ask and you could tell you heard about them through The Biking Life that is great but please support them no matter what. I wish you and yours the merriest of Christmases also just a brief reminder tomorrow is our Christmas Party at Fatboy's in DeSoto, MO. As I write this I am also baking brownies without my favorite ingredient for the bake sale portion of tomorrows festivities.

The Biking Life's Reach

2009-12-11T10:30:00.000-06:00

My latest follower on twitter, I am tbldude there is from Australia, shows The Biking Life does get around the world

This weekends events

2009-12-10T16:12:00.002-06:00

Remember how H's Bar used to be with folks hanging out getting tats and enjoying themselves well those days are returning Friday and Saturday as Kevin and Eric will be back for a two day tattoo and piercing extravaganza on Friday and Saturday.

Saturday the Vietnam Vets MC is holding their annual food drive at their clubhouse on Osceola in St Louis during the day come ut and help someone have a better Christmas.

Sunday The Biking Life magazine will be holding our Annual Food/Toy Drive and Bake Sale at Fatboy's in Desoto, Come out and support this fun event Santa and some of his helpers will be there

Hot Pizza Delivery via Motorcycle

2009-12-08T14:33:00.002-06:00

This is in German, but you will be able to follow the video and enjoy the concept.