Welcome to the American Cycle website, home of the Performance and Customizing Authority!  We feature the hottest new products, the most in-depth tech articles, the wildest customs, and the shows and personalities that define the American V-Twin market. You can even send in photos of your bike to show off what you've got. Learn more by contacting us. Also watch for our sister publications, American Bagger - The Original American V-Twin Performance & Customizing Authority, and Urban Bagger - The Original Multicultural Bagger Authority. They're the source for custom paint, custom fabrication, lowering kits, wide-tire kits, heavy engine modification, new exhaust and air intake, and new wheels. After all, everything we've done to Softails over the past 20 years can and is being done to Baggers. Distributed by Kable.    *** We are saddened to report that long-time friend, Amber Brinton, from Diamond Heads was killed last night in an accident in Daytona. Maverick Publishing extends our deepest sympathy to Keith and their family. Amber was a great friend to the industry and could always be found at the rallies with a smile on her face.  To read the rest of the story about this tragedy, please click the link below:   http://bit.ly/w4Fq5W --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The greatest motorcycle rally in the southwest, Arizona Bike Week, is just six weeks away!!   All the rides, concerts and events are in place and this year’s event is shaping up to be our biggest party yet!   Arizona Bike Week kicks off with Pre-Rally Days and there’ll be rides and events from one end of the Valley to the other. Pre-Rally Days run March 23rd through March 27th. All the best biker-friendly establishments will be participating in the festivities, guaranteeing to deliver a five day, non-stop celebration.   Once you’re good and revved up from pre-rally events, it’s time to really get the party started!! Cyclefest at WestWorld starts Wednesday, March 28th and you’re not going to want to miss a minute of the excitement!   Daily charity rides take place during Cyclefest.  These rides are a great way to enjoy some of our amazing Arizona riding terrain and incredible spring weather, meet good people, have a great time and support some very worthy causes.  How could it get any better?  Well, every ride fee includes daily admission to Cyclefest, that’s how!   Cyclefest offers hundreds of the finest motorcycle, accessory, parts and apparel dealers, from all across the country. The extensive list of Cyclefest events includes daily factory demo rides from all the major manufacturers, bike shows, bike games, stunt shows and enough live music to keep the place rocking all day and night.    Opening day of Cyclefest brings the Miss Arizona Bike Week Pageant.   This annual event is always a crowd favorite, offering an array of sexy, biker hotties the chance to strut their stuff on stage, in hopes of being crowned Miss ABW 2012.   The heartbeat of Cyclefest is the massive concert tent, the HandleBar Saloon.  There is a vast assortment of events and activities in the HandleBar Saloon each day, all leading up to the nightly concert. This year’s lineup presents a diverse progression from every genre of the rock world:   Wednesday, March 28th, we invite you to “Bang Your Head!” with Quiet Riot. Thursday, March 29th, it’s time to get dirty with Puddle of Mudd, presented by Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation. Friday, March 30th, you can “Roll with the Changes” to all the classic rock anthems of REO Speedwagon, presented by Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson. Saturday, March 31st, straight off an acoustic tour and ready to get amped up for the bikers, it’s Tesla, presented by Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale.   Just in case you were thinking of resting up on Sunday to get ready to go back to work, you’d better think again…  We’ve got a full day of not-to-be-missed events.  First, Arrowhead Harley-Davidson presents, some of our favorite Sons of Anarchy cast members, who will be stopping by to sign autographs and take pictures.  Opie and Lyla, that beloved bad boy/porn star couple, will be leading a ride into the event and hanging out with us all afternoon. Then we’ll be closing the party the same way we opened it… With a bang!! Stick around and watch TNT light up the stage with an AC/DC tribute that’ll blow you away!!   All Cyclefest events and concerts are included with your general admission pass.  Go to www.azbikeweek.com for tickets, ride registration, camping/hotel reservations and all the details on the many Pre-Rally and Cyclefest events. Arizona Bike Week’s official event publication, the Guide to Ride, will be available February 18th. You can pick up your FREE copy at any participating location. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 Special Construction Ground Up Custom This bike has been completely updated, with a Kendall Johnson built 96” S&S motor, six speed transmission, one of a kind Mike Learn paint job, BDL open belt drive, Dakota Digital gauge, nothing but the best has been used on this bike. Motor only has break in miles. Built to ride! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baddest Bagger Returns To Arizona in 2012! Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation, Arizona Bike Week and American Bagger and Urban Bagger Magazines Present The Second Annual - “THE BADDEST BAGGER IN ARIZONA SHOW” Saturday, March 31, 2012 Saturday, March 31 at Cyclefest at WestWorld, Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation and American Bagger & Urban Bagger Magazines will host Arizona’s second “All Bagger” competition! That’s right…Baggers are totally getting their due! Don’t miss your chance to claim your share of over $5,000 in cash and prizes plus a chance to have your Bagger featured in Urban Bagger and  American Bagger Magazines!  Register online at: www.azbikeweek.com or www.baggernation.com. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies will be presented on stage in 3 classes: Stock (No Frame or Body Mods) Modified ( OEM Body Modified) Radical (OEM Frame Modified or Aftermarket Frame, 26 inch front wheel) Then we’ll present the specialty awards: Suzy-Q BDB Award: (Carton of smokes and a half finished Bud Light and a hug) American Bagger Publisher’s Award For Baddest Bagger In Arizona 2012: (A feature and possible cover of American Bagger Magazine*) Urban Bagger Publisher’s Award For Baddest Urban Bagger In Arizona 2012: (A feature and possible  Cover of Urban Bagger Magazine*) The Baddest Bagger In Arizona Award! (The cover* and centerfold feature of an issue of American Bagger Magazine, $500 gift certificate from Milwaukee Bagger, $500 gift certificate from RC Components, $500 gift certificate from Hawg Wired, with more sponsors signing up and offering great prizes and a one of a kind “Baddest Bagger in Arizona” jacket!) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Like us on Facebook!