August Issue

The magazine may be a few days late hitting the streets this month. It seems the printer had some press issues. Luckily though through the miracle that Al Gore gave us, the internet, you can read it online right now by clicking here.
As Always I thank you for making us part of your biking life.

Big Schwag meets The Mowhawk Man

A shot from the swap meet.

Another Successful Event

Well we, that being The Biking Life magazine hosted another very successful Midwest Motorcycle Swap Meet yesterday at Jack's Iron Horse in St Louis, the event featured an appearance by the renowned Mowhawk Man, the band Hush and lots of great vendors. I didn't feel real safe though because there were no snipers here unlike our event in Illinois. I guess there aren't promoters who are fear mongers over there.

American Freedom Rally and Motorcycle Swap Meet

The American Freedom Rally and Motorcycle swap Meet I am putting together for this Sunday is looking good. We have the Mowhawk Man scheduled to appear along with Missouri State legislator Kenny Bierman a good selection of vendors oh and the Hush Band will be laying down the music. This will take place at Jack's Iron Horse, 12950 St Charles Rock Rd in St Louis, MO come out and support freedom.

There are still a few vendor spots left.

Show-Me's and Jamm In tonight

These are two local establishments that are having bike nights this evening. The Show-Me's is the one on Lincoln Highway in Fairview Heights, IL. Yours truly will be there at some point in the evening and I've heard good things about the one at the Jamm In in House Springs, MO as well. These are also hosted by Wicked Gypsy Tattoo and Hot Rod Custom Cycles.

No Jacks Two Wheel Tuesdays

It is Tuesday night and that means Two Wheel Tuesday at No Jacks in Smithton, IL. No Jacks is right on ILL 159 and has a great set up for their bike night. Their friendly staff offers awesome food and drink specials and great smiles. Bring your friends and don't miss the weekly drawing it is now up to 1000.

B.A.D. Ride Kick-Off Party Saturday Evening

The American Diabetes Association's 2009 B.A.D. Ride (Bikers Against Diabetes) is having a Kick-Off Party for their upcoming September ride on Saturday July 18 6:30-9 PM at Twister's Bar & Grill in Weldon Spring (St Charles), MO. After whatever ride you take on Saturday, come-on out to Twister's and have a great time supporting a great cause.

Even though it is past the RSVP time, Ann says everyone is welcome to come out and party with us. If you see this in time Friday you can call or e-mail Ann DeWoskin. but come on out any way and join the party and register for the ride in September.

Another Tremendous Thursday

Hello my fellow bikers well the weekend is almost upon us and a great way to kick it off is to join your friends at Geo's Wings and More on West Main St. in Belleville, IL. This is the regions most fun bike night and it is sponsored by The Biking Life. I invite all of you to come out and experience the atmosphere. Here is a list of some of the other stuff going on this evening:

Thursdays STUNNA Thursdays
At Paradise 1, 615 Missouri St East St Louis, IL (618) 482-5578 DJ

Thursdays Bike Night at Bikers Corner
at 1924 N Vandeventer Ave in St Louis, MO

Thursdays Road Kill Dinner Rides
depart Charots of Fire in Moscow Mills, MO at 6:00 PM

Thursdays Bike Night at Chuck-A-Burger St Charles
3150 Elm Pointe Industrial Dr., St Charles, MO 63301

What Happens on Wednesdays

Well for one thing there is a Bike Night at Jamm In in House Springs, MO. More and more bikes are showing up for this fun evening every week. It is also Bike Night at Show-Me's on Lincoln Highway in Fairview Heights, IL. This is a great place for a bike night with an awesome deck, good food and drink specials and a view of the world passing by on Lincoln Highway. We hope to see you at one of these fine establishments. They are both growing in popularity.

Smithton Illinois Rocks

Woo hoo it is Tuesday and that means Two Wheel Tuesday at No Jack Bar and Grill in beautiful Smithton, Il located south of Belleville on ILL 159 this is rapidly becoming one of the best stops around. The reasons are the great food and drink, the friendly staff and the special drawing every week. This week it has grown even larger come out and bring your friends. We'll see you there.

Help Mama Out on Monday

Hey this is Monday night and if the ladies are a little tired after a whole weekend of doing all kinds of fun things particularly on bikes then this is the perfect opportunity for you to come to the the Fairview Heights, IL Pasta House's Bike Night . Located on Illinois Ave the patio provides a great place to enjoy their fine food and drink and visit with friends. I hope to see you there.

Motorcycle Events This weekend

There are lots of great events coming up this weekend and we invite you to attend them and support their causes. It all starts this evening with the Bush Pilots 4th of July party all of their parties are always a great time.

10th Bush Pilots 4th of July Party
at the clubhouse Central and Union in Alton, IL 6 PM

11th 2nd Cooter Pullam Memorial Poker Run
sign up 10 to noon at Sit-N-Bull in New Memphis

11th ABATE Rodeo
Cottage Hills VFW sign up 4 yo 5

11th Poker Run for MDA
Registration 12:30 to 2:00 at Litchfield Fire Station put on by the Road Riders for Jesus amd the Litchfield Fire Dept

12th Indiana Ride for Kids
sign up at Pinhook Park 2801 Riverside Dr South Bend, In Starting at 8:00 AM ride leaves at 10:00 AM

12th Williamson County Shrine Poker Run
sign up 10 to noon at Williamson County Shrine Club 3 miles north of Marion, IL on hwy 37

12th FORR Local 24 Summer Poker Run
sign up noon to 1 at Gringos on South Broadway

12th Dream Weavers Poker Run
sign up noon to 2 at Ted's Motorcycle World in Alton, IL

The Lisa Marie & Mowhawk Man Radio Show

Listen to the Lisa Marie and Mowhawk Man Radio Show.
Conservative
versus
Chaos

(Click the picture to view his web site)

Biker Parties Tonight

Geo's 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

I Take Great Pride

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

Missouri Helmet Bill is Vetoed by Governor

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

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.