First of all, we want to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year!
2010 was a great year here at CycleFish and we’re looking forward to an even better 2011. We started out 2010 with right around 4,000 registered users, and activity was starting to pick up with 100 or so user actions every day (comments, forum posts, messages, etc). As we move into 2011 we now have over 12,000 users and 100’s of user actions every HOUR.
In 2010 we saw our first few CycleFish Meet & Greets where groups of CycleFish members met in person. Some were held in conjunction with major motorcycle events like Sturgis and the Redwood Run; others were put together by users to meet up in places like Bowling Green, KY, Maggie Valley, NC, Santiago Canyon, CA, Orlando, FL, and even Ireland! A good time was had by all and many friendships were made and solidified. We are looking forward to many more CycleFish Meet & Greets in 2011. I know that Laura and I were lucky enough to personally meet around 100 CycleFish members last year, both locally and traveling to events! Visit the Meet & Greet Forum for more information on attending or organizing a Meet & Greet in your area.
There were also some changes to the site itself last year (hopefully for the better), adding some new features and improving the overall function of the site. Some of the things that were added were…
Chat – The Chat program got off to kind of a slow start and is still growing in popularity, so be sure to check it out by clicking the Chat link on the user menu when you are on the site.
Video Sharing – Allows users to upload videos and share YouTube videos in their own Video Galleries.
Vendor Row – CycleFish Business users can now sell their products directly on the CycleFish website. Be sure to check out Vendor Row to see these great products. If you are a business wanting to sell your products on Vendor Row, Click Here for more information.
Garage & Service Tracker – A cool feature that serves several functions. First, your Garage lets you share pictures and information on your bike(s) with other users. Second, the Service Tracker feature lets you conveniently store all of your bikes’ maintenance records right here on CycleFish so they can be quickly accessed anywhere you have internet service. Click Here for more more information on the Garage & Service Tracker feature.
Site Tutorials - We added a few Video Tutorials to assist you in using some of the basic features on CycleFish and will be adding many new tutorials in the near future. In the meantime, if you ever have any questions on using the features on CycleFish, fell free to ask us, or the forum is always a great place to ask your fellow users for help.
Event Listings – With over 8,000 events listed last year, one of the most popular sections on the CycleFish website is our Motorcycle Event Calendar. Although it was not added in 2010, our Event Calendar has lots of new features and functionality including new sort options, easier to use layout, and the ability for event promoters to upgrade their events to featured events and add banners for even more promotion. If you are an event promoter and want to increase your event’s promotion, contact us today!
Looking back, 2010 was a GREAT year on CycleFish, but that’s nothing compared to what we have planned for 2011!
Now on the current stuff…
Congratulations to our two Bike of the Month Winners for January 2011
In the Stock Class, we have streeglide and his Harley Davidson FLH and for the Vintage Class, we have jbgoodner2 and his 1962 Police Special Duo Glide.
To enter your bike, go to the February Bike of the Month forum post.
We are working hard to get all of the 2011 events in our calendar as soon as the information becomes available. To help you with planning your big trips, we have updated the information and dates for almost all of the Major Motorcycle Events for 2011.
Along with all the new personal users we have on CycleFish, we now have over 400 Business Users here on CycleFish, including these featured users who are helping to support the CycleFish website…
Attorney 4 Bikers – A Biker Representing Bikers
Bike Illuminators – Motorcycle LED Lighting
BikerCrap.com – Sexy Biker Wear & Accessories
Biker Wear House – Biker Clothing & accessories
Brukus Motorcycle Parts – Custom Security, Safety, & Comfort Accessories for Motorcycles
Custom Patches – Quality Custom Embroidered Patches
CycleBlind – All The Stuff You CAN Live Without
Harley Davidson Collectables – Harley Davidson Motorcycle Replicas and More
H.D. Cycles & Salvage – Motorcycle Sales, Service & Parts
Hijinx Apparel – Motor Kulture Inspired Apparel
JLH Oils – Specializing in Amsoil Synthetic Lubricant for Your Motorcycle
KewMetal – Custom Motorcycle Accessories
Lady Biker Stuff – Quality Womens Motorcycle Gear & clothing
LED Doctor – LED Lighting for Your Bike
Motorcycle Sunglasses 4U – Great Selection of Motorcycle Eyewear
Old Harry’s Leather Goods – Quality Leather at Afffordable Prices
Old Skool Cycle Werks – Innovative One-Piece Bolt On Motorcycle Body Kits
Rainbow Oaks Restaurant – Biker Friendly Restaurant & Bar in So California
Route 22 Cycles – Tri-State Motorcycle Sales & Service Center in Brewster, NY
Save Your Skull – Motorcycle Helmets and Leather Gear
Waxing Frenzy – High Performance Detailing Products
Wrapter - Unique Ponytail / Braid Wraps for Bikers with Long Hair
Remember these businesses, along with those you see advertising with banner ads throughout the site, are who support the CycleFish site, keeping it free to our users. Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.
As always, we want to thank every one of you for being a part of CycleFish and making it one of the best motorcycle communities on the internet. Those who are active on the site (sharing content, leaving comments, making friends, etc), have already realized the benefits of being a part of a great community, sharing a common interest…motorcycles and riding. So if you haven’t been here in a while or taken the time to meet some new fellow riders, be sure to stop by and meet some new friends.
Regards,
Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)
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