Here it is…The first, official 100 Mile Radius video! This time, we’re going to Warrensburg, Missouri to one of the best BBQ joints within 100 miles of Kansas City. Got an idea for 100 Mile Radius? Email me!

Basically, you need to find your way to Highway 50. We took 435 to 470 which then dumps us onto Highway 50. Take that all the way to 13, and head south! Cruise through town, pass Central Missouri State University, and just as the road turns a little, you’re gonna find the little joint that serves some killer BBQ, Perry Foster’s!

What a day!
15th annual March of Dimes Bikers For Babies was kick ass.
Once again you out did yourselves!
We had over 6,000 riders and raised over $660,000.
Thank you so much for coming out and helping to save some lives.
And yes you did do that.
I have to admit it take a bit for me to get choked up but there were many moments along the way that I would look ahead and behind me and see nothing but motorcycle lights and I knew that we were all out there for the same reason.
Going through the intersections that were being blocked off for us and getting the thumbs up, seeing everyone wave along the way, the support signs, and the kids and adults looking in awe as we rolled by.
It made me feel very proud.
If you were there you know what I am talking about.
If you could not make it this year come out next year.
I guarantee you will end the day with a great feeling in your heart!
Thank you very much Kansas City for all you do.
This is the best city in the country without a doubt.
M

Thanks just doesn’t seem to be enough for everyone who came out and rode/participated in the Bikers for Babies ride this past Sunday. I know we keep talking about how impressed we are that you keep supporting the things we do with the economy in the tank and things being tight but its something that still amazes us! That REALLY impies to BFB! Over 6,000 riders and over $660,000 raised!! Words simply can’t put it into perspective. Once again you have shown the country what it means to have a heart and to think of something that is bigger than each of us. As a matter of fact, I’d say you set a new definition to the term “The Heart of America.” No longer does it just mean the middle of the counrty, you have set the bar for the rest of the country to strive for when it comes charitable deeds. You should be proud of yourselves. I know that some people often look down their noses at bikers and think they’re a nusence, but let me ask those same people this; when was the last time you saw a line of over 6,000 Rolls Royce, Bentlys and limos parading down the highway to raise money and awarness for such a great cause? And to do it year after year? There’s has been a lot in the news lately about corporate greed and corruption, you have shown what it means to think and behave the exact opposite of that. I truly wish that the NATIONAL media would give even a fraction of the time they’ve dedicated to those stories to show the country and the world the example you have set here in Kansas City with the March of Dimes Bikers for Babies ride. Thanks to each and every one of you!!

R

…is THIS sunday!!! This is absolutely something if you’ve never seen it for yourself. March of Dimes is a great orginization that helps babies who are fighting for their lives. If you have not pre-registered yet, you still have one more chance. Tomorrow morning (Saturday the 19th) at Worth Harley-Davidson North in Gladstone from 10a-2p. Come on up, get yourself pre-registered and be a part of something that you will truly never forget. Every little bit helps and you CAN make a difference.

See you at Kansas Speedway Sunday morning!!!
R

Here we go.
Less than a week away from the best ride you can take all summer.
Yup, it is almost time for the 15th annual March Of Dimes Bikers For Babies run.
It is really hard for me to put into words how great this ride is.
I have been to all but a few and to see how it has grown is just amazing.
We have been through all types of weather from sunny and hot to sleet but the spirit of the ride way overcomes whatever conditions we are looking at.
For the long time riders I would like to thank you very much and for you first timers…Welcome to the best ride of your life and the first of many.
I would suggest that you make it out for one of the last few pre-reg that we have.
Gets a little busy out there the day of.
Just check the main page for the details on that.
All bikes are welcome!
Hope to see you out there on Sunday!
M

Well, the NFL is officially underway for the season and the Chiefs have an 0-1 start. I’ve already talked to a few people who kind of gave me the, “Well surprise, surprise” and the, “They suck as usual”…and I’ll be honest, last year I would have agreed and been one of those saying it. But truthfully, I like what I saw on that field today. Not to be rude to the team but I did somewhat expect us to lose against Baltimore. Not because I think the Chiefs are that bad but because of the combination of the Ravens being that good (especially on defense) and Kansas City having a whole new management structure/coaching staff and still implementing/learning a whole new scheme. Were mistakes made…yes. Are there a lot of improvements that need to be made…yes. But I’ll tell you what, I watched that team play with more heart than I have seen in YEARS. The last couple of years it just seemed that the fire died down sometimes as early as the middle of the third quarter and the team just looked deflated at times. Today was completely different and it has me excited to see how the season develops. By mid-third quarter our defense was completely exhausted and you could tell. But they still played every down with every ounce of energy they had in the tank all the way to the end of the game even if it wasn’t enough to stop Baltimore’s offense. There was no let up. Not only that but I’ll tell you another thing that caught my attention was the discipline they played with on both sides of the ball as well. How many times have we seen the team beat themselves with penalties that more or less cost us a game? Those kinds of penalties were being called on Baltimore this time around and we damn near pulled this game off. Let’s face it, that game was not supposed to that close. All the “experts” had Baltimore pretty much blowing us out. Sure, at the end of the day they still won….but they had to work for it through all four quarters and I don’t think they were expecting that. Someone told me that if the Chiefs were simply able to score one touchdown…just ONE touchdown against the Baltimore defense, that would be considered a victory. Well, how about two?? (and another from special teams) So, my hat’s off to the hard fought battle I saw from the Chiefs today. We may again end up losing more games than we win this year as the team rebuilds, but if they keep playing with the kind of heart they displayed today and continue to play with the discipline they showed, then I think we’re going to see the future get brighter and brighter for the Kansas City Chiefs and we may very well end up winning more games than people expect.

Go Chiefs!!!
R

Sorry it took me a while to get this on here but my stomach has finally calmed done from the Crown (thanks Jesse)!
Had a great final Worth Harley Davidson North Bike Night at the power and light and it was the end of the week long birthday celebration for Johnny
Thank you so much for coming out and helping us celebrate!
It was the best party I have been to in a long time.
My guess is P&L is still cleaning up from us!
Tons of bikes, cold beers, and the free show with Jackyl.
I could not think of a better way to end the season.
Big thanks to Rick, Chris, Jason, Jay, and the rest of the Worth guys for getting a killer bike to give away for JDRF as well!
It has been a hell of a summer but there is still plenty of good ride time left!
Be safe out there. See you on the road!
M

So, I’ve been watching the Chiefs pre-season (I’ll talk about the team later in the season when I have a chance to get a good look at their plan) and the thing I have noticed the most with the TV coverage is the absolute sponsor overload. Am I the only one that noticed this? And get me started on turning the field red inside the 20 yard line….I assure you that I know that is the “Red Zone.” I don’t need my football field color-coded and I don’t need a giant sponsor there either. I’m OK with putting a sponsor next to the score at the bottom of the screen….I’m even fine with the announcer saying things like, “This injury report brought to you by….”, but do they really need to sell the air between the goal posts during a field goal attempt?? Seriously!! Hopefully its just a pre-season thing and we won’t be bombarded during the regular season but its starting to be a little over kill.

Ok, off my soap box. Go Chiefs!!
R