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Greetings from The Bikers' Den ,

In this October instalment of The Bikers' Den Newsletter, we would like to focus on the local motorcycling scene in Alberta, Canada. Barring the fact that riding all year round is impossible, we think that Alberta is a great place to ride. It offers the diversity of the highest Canadian mountain peaks to the flat pavement corridors that criss cross over Alberta's plains.

Alberta's major cities, Edmonton and Calgary, offer numerous bike nights throughout the summer months, giving us a place to go and something to do almost every day and night of the week. Not to be outdone, Alberta's rural community hosts the biggest motorcycle rallies in the province. Two of the biggest rallies being the annual Brotherhood Rodeo and the Big Ass Border Bash.

Alberta also has some of the greatest and most friendly motorcycle enthusiasts in North America. Almost every rider we've met through our numerous Alberta journeys, lend themselves to the local motorcycle community through participation in clubs and numerous motorcycle charity events. We invite all fellow motorcycle enthusiasts to explore what Alberta has to offer... you won't be disappointed.

As we get closer to the holiday season, The Bikers' Den is gearing up for some major sales and promotions that we will be offering throughout October, November and December. You can read the details about our current Free Fingerless Gloves Promotion in the Sales and Promotions section below.

Your Motorcycle Articles

Here is your chance to write an article for The Bikers' Den Newsletter. Send us your motorcycle related articles and if we use it in our next newsletter you will receive a $50.00 Gift Certificate valid on anything we carry. You don't have to be a professional writer and you can write about anything you want as long as it is related to motorcycles and the motorcycle community. We're looking for mechanical tips and tricks, ride destinations, product reviews, etc. Let us know how your weekend ride went or the biker rally you attended... Send your articles to The Bikers' Den Newsletter.

Last month we asked you to write an article about how we should pass the time during the Canadian winter months while our motorcycles are safely tucked away under covers or in our garages. Dave Faber of Chetek, Wisconsin, USA is the winner of this month's Gift Certificate. Dave wrote...

Here in Wisconsin USA, we have a hard time dealing with our off season motorcycle down time. We call it PMS, (parked motorcycle syndrome). Over the years all of us have dealt with this in many different ways. I try to keep up my reaction times sharp by downhill skiing. The speed is intense, and it makes you think very quickly. Of course on weekends you have to also ski defensively!

3 years ago I restored a 1981 honda goldwing. During that winter, I spent countless hours working on the bike out in the shop. After the bike was completely done, My wife found me one night, sitting on my perfectly restored Goldwing making VROOM VROOM sounds. You know the sound, when the bike isn't even started. Well the word spread through our friends and we all say that if your wife catches you in the garage in the middle of winter, sitting on your bike, making VROOM VROOM sounds, you have a very serious case of parked motorcycle syndrome. (PMS)

There is only one cure. Strap the bike to the trailer and head for Tucson Arizona. So we did. We drove through rain and snow 1700 miles and as we arrived, they had the coldest temps in 12 years! It snowed in Tucson for god sakes!It's a bloody desert! It's supposed to be warm! We were blamed for the cold weather of course, (bringing it with us from Wisconsin) but it did warm up and enjoyed riding for 5 days in mid January. So, if the cold weather gets you down, pull the cover off the bike, and make those glorious VROOM VROOM sounds and think warm weather, curvy roads and the wind in your face! Spring is only 5 months away!

Specials and Promotions

For a limited time, receive a FREE pair of Fingerless Leather Motorcycle Gloves (your choice of size) with any purchase of Leathers over $50.00. This promotion is valid on any combination of leather apparel totalling over $50.00... including jackets, chaps, gloves, vests, headgear, toolbags, saddlebags, and toolbags.

If you're looking for great deals, The Bikers' Den Sales & Discount section includes our overstocked items at discounted prices.

Featured Products, Specials & Promotions

	Leather Vented Jacket with Red Flame Design From $255.00 Premium grade leather vented jacket with European style collar. Accented with a vibrant Red Flame design on the back and on each sleeve. Front and back zippered air flow vents for added comfort on warmer weather rides.
	Braided Chaps with Lining - Premium X5 Series From $160.00 Bold braided outline, double stitched with leather reinforcements in critical areas for maximum protection. Nylon lining, 16 eyelet back with covered zips and front pocket closure. Also available without lining.
	Ladies Red Rose Leather Jacket From $160.00 Soft cowhide leather jacket with in-laid red rose pattern on front and back. Accented with leather braids, fringes, and side laces at the waist. Full zip-out lining. Matching vest available.
	Wheelies For Dummies (DVD) $22.95 All the information you will ever need to know about wheelies is covered in this DVD. Starting from the beginning to the most insane combo wheelies you could ever imagine. Step by step instructions through the top techniques with Kyle Woods and Matt Gorka.
	Half Gauntlet Motorcycle Riding Gloves ON SALE $27.95 Regular $37.95, Save $10.00 Lightly lined Half Gauntlet Riding Gloves. Featuring adjustable velcro straps, elasticized wrists and 3M Thinsulate insulation.
	Travis and the Nitro Circus (DVD) $23.95 This is Travis Pastrana like you have never seen him before. This big budget film is filled with great freestyle of massive daring, cool shots and total anarchy. "Giving Travis a camera is like throwning gas on a fire" ..Gregg Godfrey You have to see this to believe it...you will laugh, you will cry and you most certainly cringe at some of this action!

To view all of our specials & promotions please visit The Bikers' Den Featured Products.

Get Geared Up Contest

Enter our Get Geared Up Contest for a chance to win a Complete Set of Motorcycle Leathers (valued over $350 US). Click HERE to get more information and to ENTER The Bikers' Den GET GEARED UP Contest.

Motorcycle Clubs

Thank you to all of the Motorcycle Clubs that have agreed to exchange links with The Bikers' Den Website. We have added more than 400 clubs to our directory from all over the world and we're looking for more. If your club has a website, we'd like to include it in our directory. Please email us at links@bikersden.com to submit your club's details. Every month we will be featuring a different motorcycle club.

Women in the Wind - Desert Dolls Chapter

For this month, we would like to feature an Alberta organization of women motorcyclists. Located in Medicine Hat, Alberta, these women motorcycle enthusiasts strive to educate their members in motorcycle safety and maintenance. Uniting women motorcyclists with friends of common interest, and promoting a positive image to the public of women on motorcycles.

To view all of our motorcycle club listings please visit The Bikers' Den Motorcycle Club Directory.

Motorcycle Related Links

This month's featured motorcycle link is an Alberta Motorcycle Magazine that works very hard to promote motorcycling in our province of Alberta.

Alberta Motorcycle Enthusiast Magazine

AME is the voice of the Alberta Motorcycle Enthusiast and covers rider stories and events from Northern, Central, and Southern Alberta. AME is an indispensable resource for club information, races, and weekly rides. AME has its focus on riders of all levels and ages. Racers, dirt riders, cruisers, experienced or not so experienced, there is something in it for everyone.

To view all of our motorcycle related website listings please visit The Bikers' Den Motorcycle Link Directory.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any ideas or suggestions or if you have any questions about The Bikers' Den or any products we carry. The Bikers' Den Customer Service is more than happy to help with any inquiries you have.

Ride Proud,

Kurt, Jay & The Bikers' Den Staff
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