FMRiders Magazine

[chicksnleather]

Hi Guys
Issue 3 of FMRiders magazine should be in store tomorrow. This has a new look to the front cover, stories included are Mary Perkins; Nicksta; Maddix Park; an article from Karel Pavich who has become a regular contributor; test ride of the Yamaha R6 etc.

Hope you all enjoy the read.

Regards
Cheryl Klaui (Chicksnleather)

[klingon]

Very cool! Congrats! Now I just have to get out and find a shop that stocks them...

[Trudes]

Wicked, will definately be going out and buying that, especially with that pic of our resident hotty Flame on the front!!!

Hey, do you want to do an article about my Pamela?? (the bucket I'm building and *cough* "racing")?

[chicksnleather]

Hi Mrs Kendog

Will definitely be interested, fire away!

Cheers
Chicksnleather

[Trudes]

Ask me some questions!!! LOL, check out this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1408433#post1408433) thread about Pamela so far. First bucket meet is next Sunday, so hubby will take some pics of Pammy once she's finished, me riding her and all the others gals out there on their buckets (and the boys too). Anything else you want to know, fire away, happy to chat about it.

[chicksnleather]

Will do a bit of research and follow up with some questions for you. You are really lucky Mr Kendog is such a brilliant photographer. When and where next week - sorry little out of touch.

Cheers

[Trudes]

Sunday the 2nd, 12pm onwards, at the slipway up in Brooklyn past the wind turbine thingy. I know, isn't he cool!!! lol

[BiK3RChiK]

Wow! How cool... Where can I get my mitts on this?

M

[chicksnleather]

Wow! How cool... Where can I get my mitts on this?

M

The distribution list is very far and wide and unfortunately doesn't cover off a lot of the big chains but specified areas the bike magazines have been selling. PM me and I will let you know where you can purchase in your area.:clap:

[Holy Roller]

What distrubution company is handling this mag.
Makes it easier for shops ( like ours ) to get hold of it when requested by a customer. Not all shops get new publications automatically.
Thanks for the info
Gordon

[Sofa]

Wow, that's awesome as :) will definitely be buying that!!:niceone:

[Lteejay]

Off to the shops - hope the have them at the supermarket? Or where in Auckland can I get one.

[Joni]

yeah I would like to support this as well...

Where can I get one in Chch? Been keeping an eye out but dont see much at the mo.

[007XX]

Bloody excellent!!!

Very glad to see you've made it happen :niceone:

Will be picking mine up as soon as I find it in the shops.

[SDU]

Sweet will look out for it. I hope it takes off well & will spread the word.
- will it be 4sale in some bike shops too?


Flame has just been racing at the 25th BEARs Sound of Thunder, she was great to watch be nice to read a blurb from her if she's willing on the event. Maybe others have stuff on the event they might want to share- seen a few KB gals out there with their cameras.

[chicksnleather]

What distrubution company is handling this mag.
Makes it easier for shops ( like ours ) to get hold of it when requested by a customer. Not all shops get new publications automatically.
Thanks for the info
Gordon

Hi Gordon

Distribution company is Gordon & Gotch. If anyone would like to know where they can purchase a magazine in their area just PM me and I will let you know as they are far and wide throughout NZ.

Cheers
Cheryl

[chicksnleather]

yeah I would like to support this as well...

Where can I get one in Chch? Been keeping an eye out but dont see much at the mo.

I have now attached the Outlet information for you to view - do a search on Christchurch.

Cheers

[chicksnleather]

Sweet will look out for it. I hope it takes off well & will spread the word.
- will it be 4sale in some bike shops too?


Flame has just been racing at the 25th BEARs Sound of Thunder, she was great to watch be nice to read a blurb from her if she's willing on the event. Maybe others have stuff on the event they might want to share- seen a few KB gals out there with their cameras.

Unfortunately it isn't for sale in bike shops - see attached list for outlets in your area.

Cheers

[SDU]

Unfortunately it isn't for sale in bike shops - see attached list for outlets in your area.

Cheers

Thanks Chick:rockon:

[fire eyes]

Ohh Im a definite buyer to .. count me in, awsome! xxx

[bert_is_evil]

WOOP! I'm off to get a copy NOW! see ya...

[bert_is_evil]

Got it! I asked for it at Dymocks and they were just about to put it out on the shelf - it looks great, can't wait to sit down for a read

[Trudes]

Kewl!!! My hubby's going to purchase our copy today, can't wait!!:soon:

[BiK3RChiK]

:argh: Went round all the book shops here and no one has it or knows anything about it! 'Come back Monday'! But, but... I want it NOW!!!

M

[chicksnleather]

Hi Guys

If you can't get hold of one let me know as you can obtain subscriptions just PM me and I will send you the details.

Cheers
Cheryl

[Keystone19]

Do you have an account number so I can deposit the money directly?

Cheers

[Oakie]

I just bought a copy. Had a quick flick thru it as I walked back to work. Looks good. I actually got it for Mrs Oakie to read but she may have to fight me for first read now.

[Keystone19]

just got mine in the post - thanks Cheryl!

Absolutely brilliant job - something in there for everyone!

[quallman1234]

You should pop up to Slipways with a camera and watch the ladies go racing (ish) on Sunday at Noon. - Map Below.

[Kendog]

You should pop up to Slipways with a camera and watch the ladies go racing (ish) on Sunday at Noon. - Map Below.

I will be there taking plenty of pics of the BOB's.

Picked the magazine up today, looks really good. Well done :niceone:

[crashe]

Just picked up my copy........ well done....

Good to see 'Hanne', 'Keystone19', 'Flame', 'Nicksta' and 'Maxworldbiker' featured in the first issue.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Footnote: Hanne: Page 5 - 'My mum didnt know I was getting a motorbike'

Canbrace is about 'Nicksta'

[Trudes]

Looks great, great job chicksnleather!!!:rockon:

[ynot slow]

Saw a copy in a dairy in Stratford,didn't have time to check out the book stores,damn hate 30 mins for lunch.

Oh well have to cruise the Hawera shops/supermarkets after work.

Colour looked impressive,easy to spot too amongst other mags,was looking for something else and it caught my eye.

[maxworldbiker]

Hi Cheryl

I checked the post box tonight and there it was! We really need a mag like this. Huge thanks and very well done for a fantastic initiative!

[Okey Dokey]

Thanks, I got my copy yesterday. I think it was the last copy at this bookshop because the owner gave me the impression he and his wife had discussed getting some issues in (ie would anyone be interested) and now they were all sold!

I monopolised it last evening and my hubbie picked it up as soon as I set it down. You have set yourself a high standard with your first issue!

[bert_is_evil]

Just picked up my copy........ well done....

Good to see 'Hanne', 'Keystone19' and 'Flame' featured in the first issue.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Which one is Hanne?
Would I be correct in saying the team canbrace article is about Nicksta?

[fergie]

well done on the mag. we stock it in our store, actually caught the wife reading it! keep up the good work.

[chicksnleather]

Do you have an account number so I can deposit the money directly?

Cheers

Hi Jill

Will contact you with details shortly.

Cheers
Cheryl:2thumbsup

[Holy Roller]

Another great mag well done:2thumbsup
For those in the Eastern Bay of Plenty you can get a copy at Eduquip in Kawerau, just ask the Mrs.

[Nasty]

Hey

Got mine today .. read it from cover to cover ... was good reading ... and kinda cool knowing some of the people being featured!!! Well done!!! :banana:

[SDU]

:niceone:Awesome!
Have read most of it already.

[gummibear]

Got it, read it, it;s awesome! Great job, great articles, I wish it was longer! Can't wait for the next one:niceone:

[Hanne]

Well done, I went and got a copy yesterday and so far it has been going around everyone in my house (there is a que)
The layout looks awesoeme, I really liked how colourful it was and all the pictures :P:P

[cowboyz]

I especially like the picture on page 10! Sarah had a copy on the friday night ride today she was showing round. Didnt actually get to read any of it but had a quick flick through and looks great.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Just picked up a copy today... Awesome job :D Will certainly try get as many people as I know to buy a copy. Hehe, it is also being passed around in my family, My brother picked it up as soon as I got home and every one in my family think it has been very well done... Esp. for the first edition!

Just wondering though... Is there some way I can subscribe.... With out having to rip off the front cover?

[Number One]

Got mine yesterday and read it all the way back to work.

Love it and love that it is pretty and girly without being stupid girly...ya know what I mean...it's aesthetically pleasing without being all woosie.

Anyway I was so proud of Flame that I showed my whole team, they were very impressed too though they did take too much delight in asking whether I could do wheelies like that and watching me sadly reply no.

I also suggested to the staff at Dymocks :Police: that they not place price stickers right in the middle of the cover page (right on Flames bike?!) as if I had ripped the picture by removing it I woulda come back for a replacement!

[chicksnleather]

Just picked up a copy today... Awesome job :D Will certainly try get as many people as I know to buy a copy. Hehe, it is also being passed around in my family, My brother picked it up as soon as I got home and every one in my family think it has been very well done... Esp. for the first edition!

Just wondering though... Is there some way I can subscribe.... With out having to rip off the front cover?

Hi Meekey_Mouse

If you are able to photocopy it and send it through that would be the best option - might look at putting in a tearout sheet next issue for everyone.

Cheers

[flame]

The whole mag is great Cheryl! you should be really proud of yourself. Its professional right the way through, and there are MANY people talking about it and very impressed with it. I'll email you as I have someone very keen to advertise in your future issues:2thumbsup

[maxworldbiker]

I saw a few copies on the mag stand at the Mobil Garage in Murchison, so maybe more Mobils have them?
Whitcoulls aren't stockists (yet!) but I've asked them if they will start ordering it in. Paper Plus in Motueka said they would if they got orders. Apparently I need to write to someone at W's head office so I will do that after I get back from Welly in 10 days, unless anyone else wants to do it befor then? Lots of women riders in the Nelson area so we could do with a mainstream stockist here, at least.

[chicksnleather]

Hi Max

Will request my distributor to see if can put in Whitcoulls or Paperplus stores next time however, this is ultimately up to them. However, pressure on the outlets themselves to request it may help in this matter. There are a few stores that the mag's are in; check out my original opening thread and view the spreadsheet for the outlets.

[BiK3RChiK]

Yayyy!!! Looked back at your first post Cheryl and saw the attached places to get FM Riders from and shot into town this afternoon and finally got my hands on it! Woohoo! I also showed it to one of the guys at the local bike shop and he said it's nicely set out...:cool: I have read most of it already!

Well done! It's awesome!!

M

[chicksnleather]

Hi Guys

Glad to see the response from everyone - it has been overwhelming! This wouldn't have been possible without your help, so thank you.

To those of you that have already responded about putting in an article thank you - fire away look forward to reading it; need lot's more which will be required by the end of March so how about it ladies anyone keen? How about you South Island riders; Adventure riders - would be great to hear from you.

Cheers:woohoo:

[Trudes]

Mine is all in my head (and in my bucket thread), just gotta find some time to put it all on Word and send it to you..... what's the cut off date?

[Edbear]

The whole mag is great Cheryl! you should be really proud of yourself. Its professional right the way through, and there are MANY people talking about it and very impressed with it. I'll email you as I have someone very keen to advertise in your future issues:2thumbsup


G'arn, that's jus' coz u wuz in it...:whistle:

(p/t, please don't hit me...:eek5:)


I saw a few copies on the mag stand at the Mobil Garage in Murchison, so maybe more Mobils have them?
Whitcoulls aren't stockists (yet!) but I've asked them if they will start ordering it in. Paper Plus in Motueka said they would if they got orders. Apparently I need to write to someone at W's head office so I will do that after I get back from Welly in 10 days, unless anyone else wants to do it befor then? Lots of women riders in the Nelson area so we could do with a mainstream stockist here, at least.

Hey, Max! Enjoyed your story, too! How many parts to it?

Well done Cheryl on a great first effort, I hope you get the backing you deserve!:clap:

[jimbo]

Hi Cheryl,went and tracked a copy of your mag down today,both myself and Dragonfly enjoyed it,great effort,theres quite a few biker ladies in Tauranga here,give them a bump in our thursday night thread,im sure youll get some stories:yes::yes::niceone:

[roadracingoldfart]

Well done Cheryl . Its an amazing first issue and shows the thought you have put into the format and content.
The most pleasing thing is the fact you made the picture of me so small in the story about Nicki , very wise lol.
Isnt it amazing when you get something rite it gets a warm welcome. You got it rite here for sure. :first:

PS; i dont know if i can wait till the next issue and i know i wont be featured in it either. Maybe i have a feminine side coming out :gob: :shit:

Cheers and again , well done.
Paul & Dianne.
TEAM CANBRACE

[Meekey_Mouse]

I might be sending in an article soon Cheryl :) Not sure if it will be much of a story lol but will leave that up to you :yes:

[fireball]

just discovered this thread and wow must go get me a copy from somewhere.....

[BiK3RChiK]

just discovered this thread and wow must go get me a copy from somewhere.....

Hey fireball, Cheryl put up a list of the places you can pick the mag up in the first post.

M

[Squiggles]

Now to get hanne to write some of the other stuff up ;)

[Lissa]

Got my mag yesterday. Awesome read, and friends of mine are in it!! Cant wait for the next one... maybe pam and trudes will be in it!

[chicksnleather]

I might be sending in an article soon Cheryl :) Not sure if it will be much of a story lol but will leave that up to you :yes:

Hi Meekey Mouse

Good on you - really great to see that you are interested in putting a story through, look forward to receiving it - if you have pictures please note they need to be no smaller than 300dpi or send them through as large as you can so I can downsize to the correct size and dpi.

If anyone is unsure if they can do an article or not, just give it a go, you might surprise yourself as did the people who wrote the articles in the first issue. Normally work on 500 to 1000 words if possible, otherwise if longer we can make it a serial.

Regards
Cheryl:clap:

[Silverfern]

Congratulations on having the guts to give it a go, I bought my copy today, stood in front of the stand, couldn't find it on first pass over, so thumbed through each stack, and when I found the copies, I lifted them from behind whatever bike magazine they were and parked them right up front! Only suggestion is: could you put more captions beside the pictures? I would have appreciated captions with all the pics from page 20 onwards :) Well done!

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hi Meekey Mouse

Good on you - really great to see that you are interested in putting a story through, look forward to receiving it - if you have pictures please note they need to be no smaller than 300dpi or send them through as large as you can so I can downsize to the correct size and dpi.

If anyone is unsure if they can do an article or not, just give it a go, you might surprise yourself as did the people who wrote the articles in the first issue. Normally work on 500 to 1000 words if possible, otherwise if longer we can make it a serial.

Regards
Cheryl:clap:

Do you have an email I could send it too? I will try do that with the pics :yes: I will send the pics in separate so you can play round with them any way.

Also, if you want I could cut down this story here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=41714&highlight=Bus%2C+plane

Could even put with it a short list of what to look for in second hand bikes that are warning signs NOT to buy the bike. Might save some one from the hassles I went through :stupid:

[chicksnleather]

Do you have an email I could send it too? I will try do that with the pics :yes: I will send the pics in separate so you can play round with them any way.

Also, if you want I could cut down this story here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=41714&highlight=Bus%2C+plane

Could even put with it a short list of what to look for in second hand bikes that are warning signs NOT to buy the bike. Might save some one from the hassles I went through :stupid:

Great idea, well worth the putting the information in the magazine - will send you an e-mail.

Cheers

[chicksnleather]

Hi Guys

Would like to include a Cafe Scene in the next issue of FMRiders Magazine as a regular feature, so would be interested in hearing from you all about any great Cafe's you would like to see mentioned as a reference for other riders.

Regards:grouphug::grouphug:

[Trudes]

Definitely The Wild Oats in Carterton!!! They have great food, an outside spot where you can sit and eat and still keep an eye on your bike in their carpark, a visor cleaning station, free water with real glasses and the owner often gives us free food and pops lollypops on our bike seats! Bloody great place!!

[Kendog]

Definitely The Wild Oats in Carterton!!! They have great food, an outside spot where you can sit and eat and still keep an eye on your bike in their carpark, a visor cleaning station, free water with real glasses and the owner often gives us free food and pops lollypops on our bike seats! Bloody great place!!

+1

This is a great biker spot.

[ginny]

hey a possible story for the future

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-9-20&c=1

bride is being escorted by about 39 bikes so far lol.

[Trudes]

When does the next issue hit the stands??:wait: :)

[fire eyes]

Hi Guys

Would like to include a Cafe Scene in the next issue of FMRiders Magazine as a regular feature, so would be interested in hearing from you all about any great Cafe's you would like to see mentioned as a reference for other riders.

Regards:grouphug::grouphug:
:2thumbsup great idea!

[BiK3RChiK]

A coffee van in the Whakatane area called 'Cafe Chic' run by a French guy - Florent or 'Flo' to his friends!! He's an absolute crack-up and he's French (says it all really!):devil2: He's an absolute top bloke and makes awesome coffee! If we see him out and about we follow him just for a laugh and a real nice brew...

[chicksnleather]

Hi Guys

The next issue will be due to hit the stands by the 2nd week of May. So if you are interested in putting in any stories or advertising, I need them all by the 2nd week of April to give me enough time to pull the issue together, proof everything, get printed and off to the distributor.

Thanks for the recommendations on the Cafe's - keep them coming.

Cheers
:lol:

[chicksnleather]

hey a possible story for the future

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-9-20&c=1

bride is being escorted by about 39 bikes so far lol.

Hi Ginny

Excellent should make a great human interest story along with some great photo's - look forward to it.

Regards
Cheryl:clap:

[maxworldbiker]

Thumpers Cafe in Whakatane. Go see Glen and the team. They're a bike retail and work shop and cafe all rolled into one. Good food, good people, open weekends, we loved it.

[SDU]

Cafe 51 on the main rd of Oxford, Canterbury

Always good coffee, lots of bikes drop in on the way around the gorges & they didn't mind us muddy dual sport riders turning up & taking over there outdoor garden.

[Cajun]

was surpised in my tour around SI and finding this magazine in stock in some small hick town stores, but some other nz larger mags were not there. But again i have not found seen it some of the larger stores in bigger citys

[fire eyes]

:2thumbsup:hug:Hey Cheryl! WOW .. I went n bought the 1st Issue of FMRiders this afternoon (yes I know a little slow off the mark lol) at Loveridges Lotto in Hawera, and with coffee in hand I sat at my dining room table and read it from cover to cover. Awesome stuff mate, truly. Proud to support this inspiring & educational & informative publication. All the stories were well worth reading and some awesome causes to support in there to. I have (and really just have now discovered) a particular interest in the Womens Racing (thanks to your stories) both the FIM & Track .. stirring up some competitive feelings inside me! lol .. these girls rock! totally loved it .. & will definitely be supporting this Mag. Fantastic job & looking forward to Mays Issue, well done! :banana:

[klingon]

The obvious cafe to profile in Auckland is in the Motomail store in College Hill. They have a good range of riding gear (including the best women's gear I have found in Auckland so far), the staff are very helpful, and you can have a coffee at the same time. Heaven!

[chicksnleather]

was surpised in my tour around SI and finding this magazine in stock in some small hick town stores, but some other nz larger mags were not there. But again i have not found seen it some of the larger stores in bigger citys

Hi Cajun

I am working on my distributor to see if he can get them into the larger stores - so far the largest book store chain is Dymocks. Will keep everyone posted as to how this goes.

Cheers:sunny:

[chicksnleather]

The obvious cafe to profile in Auckland is in the Motomail store in College Hill. They have a good range of riding gear (including the best women's gear I have found in Auckland so far), the staff are very helpful, and you can have a coffee at the same time. Heaven!

Hi Klingon

Thanks for this, great to hear you can obtain great coffee at Motomail at College Hill.

Just thought I would also ask if you ladies are able to give me an indication of where you buy your gear from and your motorcycles as I would be interested to list these, as per Biker Angels requests as to where the most popular shops are and the best gear for the best price!

Cheers
:woohoo:

[sweetp]

Hey Cheryl. Big well done on the mag, and i was so excited to see me in it! Having been a recent purchaser of gear TSS in lower hutt has a really good selection. Brenda is brilliant but moving on :( so hopefully they will keep up the selection.

The other place that I have really liked is cycle treads in Auckland. They certainly have the biggest selection of ladies draggin jeans and a really good selection of other gear as well.

[BiK3RChiK]

When I got my bike I just purchased gear from the local bike shop because that is what I thought you do. However, the selection wasn't that great, and now that I've had a little look around, next time I'm going to go further afield to get my gear.

[chicksnleather]

Hey Cheryl. Big well done on the mag, and i was so excited to see me in it! Having been a recent purchaser of gear TSS in lower hutt has a really good selection. Brenda is brilliant but moving on :( so hopefully they will keep up the selection.

The other place that I have really liked is cycle treads in Auckland. They certainly have the biggest selection of ladies draggin jeans and a really good selection of other gear as well.

Hi SweetP

Thanks for the input - will take note and make contact - hope things are well and you are getting out on your new bike.

Cheer
Cheryl:woohoo:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hey Cheryl,

Just an idea... What about putting in an article on trackdays? Involving how to enter, the basics of what you need/what to expect and maybe even getting some one to do their first trackday and write up on how they found it?

Jas :)

[chicksnleather]

Hey Cheryl,

Just an idea... What about putting in an article on trackdays? Involving how to enter, the basics of what you need/what to expect and maybe even getting some one to do their first trackday and write up on how they found it?

Jas :)

Hi Jas

Great idea - have got a very long weekend ahead of me so will pull down some informtation.

Cheers
Cheryl

[dangerous]

Hi Guys
I am now looking for advertisers and stories for the next issue due out May 2008.

Regards
Cheryl Klaui (Chicksnleather)

Hi there... man this is weird being in the girlie section of KB :chase:
Cheryl, Im the bucket guy you emailed recently about a story the presie of BMRC now due to having my own language and grammer I have pasd you on to gwen http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=3380 that way the artical will be readable.

[cindymay]

Read one last week - loaned by a KBr. I hope this keeps going as it is great to read up about some real people and their experiences. The mag will need some advertising I am guessing to keep it financial and I like a few ads on stuff to wear and look good in etc.

[chicksnleather]

Read one last week - loaned by a KBr. I hope this keeps going as it is great to read up about some real people and their experiences. The mag will need some advertising I am guessing to keep it financial and I like a few ads on stuff to wear and look good in etc.

Hi Cindymay

Yes you are correct,would be good to get some advertisers on board, unfortunately, NZer's take a wait and see attitude towards anything new, it is hard to get people to come on board even after they have stated they would like to advertise. However, I will endeavour to keep pushing in the hopes that someone will be an early adopter and will advertise in NZ's only Female Motorcycling Magazine.

Thanks
Cheryl:mellow

[dangerous]

hey so, where is it avaible down here? the male/female riding ratio is about 50/50 but most dont frequent KB and dont know bout the new mag

[BiK3RChiK]

hey so, where is it avaible down here? the male/female riding ratio is about 50/50 but most dont frequent KB and dont know bout the new mag

Have a look at the first post... it has all the details in the attachment

[klingon]

Actually it's available in some surprising places. I picked mine up from my local lunch bar in Ellice Road, Glenfield. As far as I know I'm the only female rider in the area so I was surprised and delighted to see it there. :)

[CookMySock]

Thumpers Cafe in Whakatane. Go see Glen and the team. They're a bike retail and work shop and cafe all rolled into one. Good food, good people, open weekends, we loved it.Just been to Thumpers for brekky. It was great. Nice espresso, yummy mince on toast, and a very friendly greeting from the owner before we even got our helmets off. I was only half joking when I asked "if sport bikes were welcome here" as the joint is very cruiser-styled, but i received a very enthusiastic, if not somewhat surprised "hell yeah" in reply, followed by a short chat about KB and bike stuff.

So Thumpers is our new hangout for lunchies etc. They talk about franchising all over NZ so I hope it goes big for them.

DB

[maxworldbiker]

Just been to Thumpers for brekky. It was great. Nice espresso, yummy mince on toast, and a very friendly greeting from the owner before we even got our helmets off. I was only half joking when I asked "if sport bikes were welcome here" as the joint is very cruiser-styled, but i received a very enthusiastic, if not somewhat surprised "hell yeah" in reply, followed by a short chat about KB and bike stuff.

So Thumpers is our new hangout for lunchies etc. They talk about franchising all over NZ so I hope it goes big for them.

DB

Yep. Nelson is screaming out for something like that. We have good bike shops here, especially Filco and Nelson Motorcycles, but there's no place like Thumpers in the area. For a place jam-packed with riders, both local and visiting, I can't believe nobody's set something like it up here already.

Any takers? I'd be ya first customer!

[sweetp]

Hi C. Couple of things, Cafe Cuba in Parmy is great - just down the road from ANZA (which is a bike shop that opens on a Sunday!!). It is truely a great way to spend a sunday - spin up to parmy, cruise the bike shop then have some great food in the cafe.

Also I read the suggestion about track days, I have done two now and heading off to my third on Anzac weekend. Cant promise you anything but could write something up and try to get some photos taken.....

[chicksnleather]

Hi C. Couple of things, Cafe Cuba in Parmy is great - just down the road from ANZA (which is a bike shop that opens on a Sunday!!). It is truely a great way to spend a sunday - spin up to parmy, cruise the bike shop then have some great food in the cafe.

Also I read the suggestion about track days, I have done two now and heading off to my third on Anzac weekend. Cant promise you anything but could write something up and try to get some photos taken.....

Hi SweetP

Good to hear from you - thanks for the plug for Cafe Cuba - yes it is pretty good. Excellent news about you wanting to write something up about the track day, go for it and yes pictures would be great. Have to catch up soon.

Cheers::yes:

[bikerchick]

I couldn't find it at Pak n Save LHT or Petone but it is at the bookshop in Naenae. What a fantastic mag!!!!!!! a Mag for womyn by womyn you've done a great job!

[chicksnleather]

I couldn't find it at Pak n Save LHT or Petone but it is at the bookshop in Naenae. What a fantastic mag!!!!!!! a Mag for womyn by womyn you've done a great job!

Thanks Bikerchick - glad to see you enjoyed it. Hoping to have the second issue out by the 2nd week of May, so look out for it.

Cheers
Cheryl:cool:

[Hitcher]

Still looking out for the first one...

[Kendog]

Still looking out for the first one...

Did you try these locations?

Clarrie Gibbons Ltd
Freemans Bookshop
Dymocks Booksellers
Paddys Lotto & Post
Freemans Lotto & Newsagency
Silver Fern Discounter Victoria St
City Cards & Mags
Magnetix
Johnsonville Dairy
Vintel One Stop Super Shop
Churton Park Dairy
Island Bay Stationer
Wing On Chang Foodmarket
Mall Books & Lotto

[Trudes]

Owww, someone's opened the first post attachment!

[cowboyz]

Still looking out for the first one...

you have to get one and check out the awesome bike on page 10! (pretty sure its 10)/

[fire eyes]

:2thumbsup cannot wait for the next issue!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Trudes]

Can someone let us all know when the next issue hits the stands so we can all go in search of it (hoping it'll be out by Thursday so I can send my mum a copy in her mothers day package). Thanks!!

[Oakie]

Still looking out for the first one...

I can send you our copy if you want. It has a few fingerprints but no coffee, food or oil stains.
I'll certainly be looking out for the second edition.

[Meekey_Mouse]

When's the next one due to hit the stands? :banana::wari:

[sunhuntin]

found the first one no worries. love it! great to see faces i know and names i recognise. awesome!!


CnL... ive finally got my bit typed up. where do i send it? its in need of editing though. also, ive picked out 8 photos to go with it. its too long to send through pm, so yeh.

[BiK3RChiK]

found the first one no worries. love it! great to see faces i know and names i recognise. awesome!!


CnL... ive finally got my bit typed up. where do i send it? its in need of editing though. also, ive picked out 8 photos to go with it. its too long to send through pm, so yeh.

My guess would be the address inside the front cover of the mag...

FMRiders Magazine
PO Box 47 165
Trentham
Upper Hutt 5143

[McJim]

I have duly instructed my missus to go and buy herself a copy from Lorneville Motors (nearest outlet to us)

Cheers

[sunhuntin]

My guess would be the address inside the front cover of the mag...

FMRiders Magazine
PO Box 47 165
Trentham
Upper Hutt 5143

oh... dopey me didnt even see that! LOL. cheers.

[Hanne]

Or you could email it... quicker and easier to edit?

[chicksnleather]

When's the next one due to hit the stands? :banana::wari:
Hi Meekey Mouse

Next issue should hit the stands in a couple of weeks.

For those of you that want to submit articles - the deadline has closed for the second issue but happy to receive for the next issue in August - if too large just send them to me on CD-Rom via the address on the inside of the Magazine.:clap:

Cheers

[gismo]

Awesome... a mag for the chickies worth a read.
Can you let me know where i can get my hands on a copy in Blenheim?
Cheers :2thumbsup

[gismo]

Awesome... a mag for the chickies worth a read.
Can you let me know where i can get my hands on a copy in Blenheim?
Cheers :2thumbsup

:Oops: Never mind... i just found out

[maxworldbiker]

:Oops: Never mind... i just found out

So, um... wanna share, for the benefit of other Blens who might want to take a peek?

[gismo]

So, um... wanna share, for the benefit of other Blens who might want to take a peek?

Try either The Magazine Shop, Bookworld, Perrys Bookshop or Redwood Village Lotto.

[Hanne]

Any word on when this will be out yet?

[Trudes]

Just received my copy in the post!! (Thanks Cheryl):sunny:
:woohoo: Nice work Cheryl, looking very snazzy, can't wait to get a free hour or so to read it cover to cover.
Two articles involving Buckets, yahh us, Bucket chicks represent!!:Punk:

[fire eyes]

ohh ohh is it out yet????

[chicksnleather]

ohh ohh is it out yet????

Hi Guys

Available in shops this week - look from Thursday onwards.

Cheers
Cheryl

[flame]

Just received my copy in the post!! (Thanks Cheryl):sunny:
:woohoo: Nice work Cheryl, looking very snazzy, can't wait to get a free hour or so to read it cover to cover.
Two articles involving Buckets, yahh us, Bucket chicks represent!!:Punk:

And a super sexy covergirl eh chickie!!! :2thumbsup

Awsome looking mag Cheryl! you've done a fantastic job yet again. Ive already read half of it and its fricken great!

[Trudes]

And a super sexy covergirl eh chickie!!! :2thumbsup

Awsome looking mag Cheryl! you've done a fantastic job yet again. Ive already read half of it and its fricken great!

hehe, that Pamela is a sexy bitch!! I'm reading from cover to cover, but already had a flick and seen some wicked action shots of you in there, woohoo, can't wait to read the story!!



outta bling otherwise I would have said that there!:hug:

[Nasty]

Hi Guys

Available in shops this week - look from Thursday onwards.

Cheers
Cheryl

I better get tottling down to Whitby books and get one then huh ... looking forward to some good reading!!

[nudemetalz]

You might just see a sexy chick on a sexy Italian V-twin pics with an article on Maranello Del Lario's finest machine.

Okay, Mrs Nudie is going to do an article for the mag on (part) owning and riding the Guzzi :niceone:

[chicksnleather]

Hi Everyone

Just to let you all know that the Magazines 2nd issue is on sale from today - remember if you can't find it let me know or you can subscribe.

Cheers

[Hitcher]

I shall avidly peruse the magazine rack at Thorndon New World tomorrow evening!

[chicksnleather]

I shall avidly peruse the magazine rack at Thorndon New World tomorrow evening!

Hi Hitcher

You will have more luck finding it at Dymocks than at New World.

Cheers

[SDU]

Picked up my copy from the book & post shop on Stanmore Rd (Between Glouster & Worcester) Chch today.
Have had a flick through, look forward to a good read. love the pictures.

[dangerous]

Top Job Cheryl, thanks for the inside cover add, will sort out a after math result on behalf of the girls racing.

[Number One]

Hi Hitcher

You will have more luck finding it at Dymocks than at New World.

Cheers
I got my copy on hold - showed up without magical eftpos card in wallet....not gonna miss out!

[Rashika]

hey this issue looks even better than the last (I wonder why? ;) )

excellant job chicky!

[Trudes]

Maybe we could have a regular bucket section? Get some of the other bucket chicks to put fingers to keyboards and write an article!!:niceone: If Rashika and I can do it, you can too!! (You know who you are!)

[Number One]

Maybe we could have a regular bucket section? Get some of the other bucket chicks to put fingers to keyboards and write an article!!:niceone: If Rashika and I can do it, you can too!! (You know who you are!)
I'm not interesting enough!

Although I did get a really big bruise from crashing :laugh: woot woot

[Trudes]

I'm not interesting enough!

Although I did get a really big bruise from crashing :laugh: woot woot

I can interview you and twist your words a bit, it'll be interesting, I can promise!!! :devil2:

[Number One]

I can interview you and twist your words a bit, it'll be interesting, I can promise!!! :devil2:
HA ha - now that would end up being verrrry dodgey...not really FM rider kinda article....if you know what I mean :blip:

[Trudes]

HA ha - now that would end up being verrrry dodgey...not really FM rider kinda article....if you know what I mean :blip:

hehe, yeah probably more like something you'd find in Penthouse... we could photoshop some pics to go with it!:lol:

[Number One]

Lots of photoshop required!

[Deano]

hehe, yeah probably more like something you'd find in Penthouse... we could photoshop some pics to go with it!:lol:



Although I did get a really big bruise from crashing :laugh: woot woot

Yeah show off your 'purple' bits.

[Number One]

Yeah show off your 'purple' bits.
Hee hee - that's a whole nother thread man!!!

News worthy stuff it were too! :lol:

[dangerous]

Yeah show off your 'purple' bits.



Hee hee - that's a whole nother thread man!!!

News worthy stuff it were too! :lol:

Na na naaaaa... spill :wari:

[DMNTD]

Oh...and stay out of the left lane when going up the Kaimais :niceone:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Got it the other day... Awesome Cheryl!! Really well done, it just keeps getting better and better :clap:

One teeny tiny thing... The pic of me in front of the mountains is on the way to the Cold Kiwi, not the Taupo Spectacular (I live ten mins from the Taupo track so no need to pack up that much, hehe) but that's not a biggy and top notch job :rockon:

Haven't read it all yet but really looking forward to doing so... Esp. the America trip on a bike :eek5:

[Number One]

NORF WELLY PEEPS - You can get it at the dairy in Newlands mall. The one on the right hand side of the Westpac ATM.

Thank you - as you were.....

[Nasty]

Picked mine up from Whitby Bookshop this PM ... should make good bedtime reading for us all :)

[BiK3RChiK]

BP Peace St in Whakatane has it. Picked mine up on Friday and waiting to get some spare time to read through it, but, flicking through it looks damn fabulous!

[chicksnleather]

Hi Guys

Thank you very much for your comments and feedback - Jasmine appreciate the feedback - this just highlights the importance of supplying the captions for the photo's that you send through!

I hope you are all finding the magazine to your liking - I look forward to receiving more stories from both women and men, this magazine is for you so let's make the most of it.

I have updated the information on the front page so you can see the front cover of issue 2 and put the outlet list into alphabetical order by area if you need to find one.

Cheers
Cheryl

[Okey Dokey]

Picked up Issue #2 yesterday and enjoyed going through it last night. Once again, well done!

[Nasty]

That its meant to help you get to sleep ... I read the whole thing before I could!

[chicksnleather]

That its meant to help you get to sleep ... I read the whole thing before I could!

Glad to hear that it didn't put you to sleep.

Cheers:clap:

[Ms Piggy]

I only just discovered this mag and love it! Well done. Great features and as someone else observed - has stuff that's of interest to women without being some pink girly mag. Be proud!

[MyGSXF]

Hhmmm.. the linky thingee on the first post doesn't seem to wanna work.. :( anyone know where I can get copies in Richmond/Nelson area please????

cheers muchly :2thumbsup

Jen :rockon:

[chicksnleather]

Hhmmm.. the linky thingee on the first post doesn't seem to wanna work.. :( anyone know where I can get copies in Richmond/Nelson area please????

cheers muchly :2thumbsup

Jen :rockon:

Hi Jen

Will re-attach the excel spreadsheet so you can have a look through.

Cheers
Cheryl

[MyGSXF]

Will re-attach the excel spreadsheet so you can have a look through

Sweet.. got it! :niceone:


Thanks Cheryl :2thumbsup

[NOMIS]

Hi Gordon

Distribution company is Gordon & Gotch. If anyone would like to know where they can purchase a magazine in their area just PM me and I will let you know as they are far and wide throughout NZ.

Cheers
Cheryl

My dad been working there for 26 years

[chicksnleather]

Hi Guys

Just touching base to let you all know that am currently working on 3rd issue which will be due out end of August - so if any of you have anything you would like to submit PM me and let me know.

Cheers

[dangerous]

Hi Guys

Just touching base to let you all know that am currently working on 3rd issue which will be due out end of August - so if any of you have anything you would like to submit PM me and let me know.

Cheers

You should have recieved a email from Rashika by now and photos to go with will be on the way tomorow :msn-wink:

*does a runner before being spotted in the sheilas forum*

[chicksnleather]

Thanks Dangerous

All received and going over it now - should be good.


Cheers

[Lissa]

Was walking past the magazines in my local dairy yesterday and something caught my eye... I think it was the bunny ears, and theres my mate Trudes on the cover! Awesome read chicknleather, even my mum had a good read of it and enjoyed it, even though she doesnt ride. Keep up the good work! :)

[chicksnleather]

Awesome read chicksnleather, even my mum had a good read of it and enjoyed it, even though she doesnt ride. Keep up the good work! :)

Thanks Lissa - appreciate the feedback.

Cheers

[Number One]

Was walking past the magazines in my local dairy yesterday and something caught my eye... I think it was the bunny ears, and theres my mate Trudes on the cover! Awesome read chicknleather, even my mum had a good read of it and enjoyed it, even though she doesnt ride. Keep up the good work! :)
Hey honey that's a great idea. I never thought of showing it to my mum. She is actually warming up to the whole 'daughter loves and rides motorbikes whether I like it or not' deal.

[Lissa]

Hey honey that's a great idea. I never thought of showing it to my mum. She is actually warming up to the whole 'daughter loves and rides motorbikes whether I like it or not' deal.
For sure! Its quite an inspirational read esp for females who dont ride, I am quite lucky my mum is proud that I ride a bike, and likes to brag about it. :) Got her on the back of a Harley once, (Thank you Wellington Harley Riders!) and now shes totally hooked on bikes!

[Trudes]

I sent my mum a copy and she shows everyone who walks in her door and tells them all about how her daughter is a complete tomboy and was always trying to get dirty and greasy as a child too!!

[Number One]

:lol: Trudes how sweet. My mum had a screen saver of me at the slipway up - almost knee down and a guy she worked with said cool does your son ride a road bike too? To which she said she took great delight in correcting him that it was infact her daughter :sunny: it's taken her a while to just chill out and try to see why I enjoy it and she is doing remarkably well not being down on it as she was initially.

[Lissa]

Trudes if I was you I would have the cover framed! I mean how often in life can any of us say we are the cover girl of a magazine!!! Awesome pic too.

[Trudes]

If it wasn't for those bunny ears I would (whose stupid bloody idea were those!! No wonder nobody takes me seriously!!)
My mum is very proud and thinks it's way cool that I'm out there doing what I want, when I told her about riding in the crap weather at the BOB she thought that was just the coolest thing that I was a hard bitch!!! However I don't think I'll manage to ever get her on the back of a bike!!

[Number One]

If it wasn't for those bunny ears I would (whose stupid bloody idea were those!! )
ewps sorry :love:

[Trudes]

ewps sorry :love:

:lol: well you wore the pink shirt, so I think we're even!! :hug:

[Lissa]

ewps sorry :love:

hehehe if it wasnt for those bunny ears I probably would have over looked the magazine all together. Trudes is a FMRider Bunny (as opposed to a Playboy bunny!)

[Kendog]

Playboy bunny!

You didn't see the photos with the bunny tail :devil2:

[chicksnleather]

Hi everyone

Just touching base to advise everyone that the magazine is running a little late this time due to late submissions - will come back to you to let you know when it hits the shops.

Cheers

[Number One]

Hi everyone

Just touching base to advise everyone that the magazine is running a little late this time due to late submissions - will come back to you to let you know when it hits the shops.

Cheers
YUP my diary man told me that it is due too..I got him well trained up to snaffle my copy for me when he can :yes:

[Pwalo]

YUP my diary man told me that it is due too..I got him well trained up to snaffle my copy for me when he can :yes:

Mr Gandhi is a top bloke.

[Number One]

Mr Gandhi is a top bloke.
+1 he is a real sweetie isn't he...and cheaper on heaps of things than the supermarket too! Gets a lot of our business. :rockon:

[MyGSXF]

Anyone got a spare copy of #2 that I could buy please???? cheers :niceone:

[chicksnleather]

Send me a PM and I will give you the details as I have spare copies that can be purchased if you are looking.

Cheers

[Duke girl]

Have you ever thought of doing interviews with woman who's partners ride or race and the support they give them on and off the track?. Also have you ever approached Tracey Anderson and Kellie Minnell who are from Wanganui and race a sidecar?.

[Dani-D]

How do I get hold of a copy in palmy please?

[chicksnleather]

How do I get hold of a copy in palmy please?

Hi Dani-D

Here are the outlets in Palmy for you to check out.

Barnes Books & Toys
BP Cloverlea Autos 1998
Challenge Longburn
Havelock Ave Superette
Longburn Store
Majestic Garage
Pioneer Highway Post Shop
Ruahine Hospital Store

Cheers
Cheryl

[chicksnleather]

Have you ever thought of doing interviews with woman who's partners ride or race and the support they give them on and off the track?. Also have you ever approached Tracey Anderson and Kellie Minnell who are from Wanganui and race a sidecar?.

Hey Duke girl

Thanks for this great idea's keep them coming, after all this is your magazine and you guys tell me what you want to see in the magazine.


Cheers

[chicksnleather]

Hi Guys

Just a quick update to advise that the 3rd issue should be available in shops from Thursday next week. New look on the front and has some great articles includes moto-x, Riding a Guzzi, Racing updates, Mary Perkins etc so enjoy.:clap:

Cheers
Cheryl

[dangerous]

Hi Guys

Just a quick update to advise that the 3rd issue should be available in shops from Thursday next week.

well about bloody time... na kidding it aint no easy feat you are doing.

[chicksnleather]

well about bloody time... na kidding it aint no easy feat you are doing.

For that remark I expect you to now purchase 2 x copies of the magazine!

Cheers

[MiniXtainRider]

Hi there.
I was just wondering if you would like an article from me about my first ride on a bike to cold kiwi???


Lydia. <3

[chicksnleather]

Hi there.
I was just wondering if you would like an article from me about my first ride on a bike to cold kiwi???


Lydia. <3

Hi MiniXtainRider

Would be pleased to have an article in relation to your first ride on a bike to cold kiwi - deadline would be middle of October. PM me and I will give you all the details.

Cheers

[nudemetalz]

Nice to see the article of my lovely wife with our lovely Moto Guzzi in there !!
:2thumbsup :hug:

Thanks Chicksnleather :)

[dangerous]

Nice to see the article of my lovely wife with our lovely Moto Guzzi in there !!
:2thumbsup :hug:

Thanks Chicksnleather :)
Still not at the local Chalange servo like the last to releses, I asume they will be gettng the latest issue in?

[flame]

Apparently some crazy chick has been invited to set a womens two wheel NZ land speed record....Not sure yet if it will be set as an MNZ 'Official' record, but at the least it will be the Womens Cliffhanger NZ record. She could make an attempt at a semi-interesting story for the gals if I ask her real nicely.

Its to run at the NZ two wheel record attempt in Nov. Along with some real fast 'dudes' :niceone:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hey Cheryl,

Just wondering... When do subscribed people get the mag? :confused:

[SDU]

Still not at the local Chalange servo like the last to releses, I asume they will be gettng the latest issue in?

If you're near Stanmore rd (by Glouster st) The post shop bookshop gets them in.

[BiK3RChiK]

BP here in Whakatane has them... so maybe your local BP is a good place to try. Don't go to the Whakatane BP for your copy though, I just bought the last 2 issues:shifty:

[Nicksta]

hey Cheryl....
where in West auckland/central can we get cpoies please??
thanks!

[Devil]

hey Cheryl....
where in West auckland/central can we get cpoies please??
thanks!

Nix, first post in this thread has a copy of the outlet spreadsheet :yes:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Have got my copy today, as per the last couple... Excellent reading!! Haven't got through it all yet but have read Jill's R6 test. I think this... :drool: :pinch: :Oops:... about sums it up lol, but it was a very well written article!

Thanks to Cheryl and every one else who submitted articles and helped put this together :)

[Devil]

Have got my copy today, as per the last couple... Excellent reading!! Haven't got through it all yet but have read Jill's R6 test. I think this... :drool: :pinch: :Oops:... about sums it up lol, but it was a very well written article!

Thanks to Cheryl and every one else who submitted articles and helped put this together :)

Heh, I was with Jill when testing the R6 and 675 back to back. It was 675 all the way for me, but the R6 for Jill. Girlie reasons though!

[chicksnleather]

Still not at the local Chalange servo like the last to releses, I asume they will be gettng the latest issue in?

Hi Dangerous

Let me know by weeks end if you still haven't been able to find at it your Challenge Servo - I might have to go back to the distributors to see if they have changed the distributors list.

Cheers

[chicksnleather]

Hi Meekey Mouse

Glad to hear that you have received your copy - and yes a big thank you to everyone that submitted articles, as stated earlier this magazine is for the readers and is a good forum for you all to tell everyone your stories.

Cheers

[chicksnleather]

Heh, I was with Jill when testing the R6 and 675 back to back. It was 675 all the way for me, but the R6 for Jill. Girlie reasons though!

Hi Devil

Big thank you for helping Jill with the Test Ride and was very glad to hear that you were okay!

Regards

[Rashika]

Cheers for the Mag ChicksnLeather! Looking damn good as always! :msn-wink: :niceone:

[nudemetalz]

Cheers for the Mag ChicksnLeather! Looking damn good as always! :msn-wink: :niceone:

Especially the hot chick on the Guzzi ;)

[Oakie]

Got our copy at lunch time. Have only had a quick flick thru but it looks interesting again.

[Number One]

Apparently some crazy chick has been invited to set a womens two wheel NZ land speed record....Not sure yet if it will be set as an MNZ 'Official' record, but at the least it will be the Womens Cliffhanger NZ record. She could make an attempt at a semi-interesting story for the gals if I ask her real nicely.

Its to run at the NZ two wheel record attempt in Nov. Along with some real fast 'dudes' :niceone:

OMG get that girl to DO IT!!! Kewl :Punk:

[dangerous]

Cheers for the Mag ChicksnLeather! Looking damn good as always! :msn-wink: :niceone:

LOL unknowing to me as you plucked ya freebe out of the leterbox I brought you a copy from the servo, nice work and looking good.

[chicksnleather]

LOL unknowing to me as you plucked ya freebe out of the leterbox I brought you a copy from the servo, nice work and looking good.


Glad to see you took me seriously and got 2 of them - thanks for the compliment.

Cheers

[crazybigal]

:laugh:
hey buddy nice to see your wife riding your bike, opps her bike.
I went down to that scooter shop who has the guzzi's sat on them all.
cant decide what one id get, all fitted well.
The Norge was a bit too much like a BMW for tastes.

Nice to see the article of my lovely wife with our lovely Moto Guzzi in there !!
:2thumbsup :hug:

Thanks Chicksnleather :)

[nudemetalz]

:laugh:
hey buddy nice to see your wife riding your bike, opps her bike.
I went down to that scooter shop who has the guzzi's sat on them all.
cant decide what one id get, all fitted well.
The Norge was a bit too much like a BMW for tastes.

Cheer Dude !! :)
She loved the way the article came out.

Kudos to chicksnleather !!!

PS we must catch up, last time I saw you was 2.00am in the morning on the Ferry ship !!

[roadracingoldfart]

Another great issue Cheryl :2thumbsup

Lots of really good comments about the content and concept.

Thanks again for ther chance to contribute.

Paul.

[Trudes]

Looking good!!! Can't wait to find some time to read it!!

[slimjim]

O the shame...wife brought me a new mag from servo station...bugger .:rolleyes:.and thought it was a new Ozbiker mag..:drool:..well i got a surpise...:clap::clap:..bloody good reading...:cool:

all the best in keeping up a high infill..and local report's..get sick in reading other country riders reports in local mag's...future looking good for ya's

[dangerous]

Yeah Rashika's read is funny, she calls all by their KB name... and lies about kicking my arse :confused:

[flame]

Yeah Rashika's read is funny, she calls all by their KB name... and lies about kicking my arse :confused:

lies....pffffft, we KNOW they arn't lies! :rolleyes:;)

[Nicksta]

Hi Cheryl,
got my copy yesterday, thank you very much :)
its so cool to see soo many chicks into riding now!
thank you for your magazine's support of my friends and my passion :)
Nicki

[dangerous]

its so cool to see soo many chicks into riding now!

It is aye, of late i have found myself riding in a group that has a higher percentage of sheilas and the estrogen % is about to rais again... (gota admit does something for me ego too when pulling up at a bikers pub hehe)

[chicksnleather]

Hi Guys

Just touching base with those of you that are thinking of submitting an article and pics - please be advised that the deadline for this is the end of October so if you could please send these through by this time would be greatly appreciated.


Cheers

[chicksnleather]

Hi Guys

Sorry haven't been in touch for a while - have been busy working on the 4th issue of the magazine which is due out in a couple of weeks. I would like to thank everyone that has contributed to the magazine and would like to say keep them coming, they are great.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or suggestions.


Cheers
Cheryl

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hey Cheryl! Haven't got a bike over here as of yet, but I'm possibly going to be helping out at a demo day next weekend for the Kawasaki store in Mornington... I'm sure there could be some interesting stories coming from that :laugh: Hope all is going well.. Jaz

[Nicksta]

wow... issue 4 has come around fast.....
do you have back issues of #3 available for purchase?
thanks!

[chicksnleather]

wow... issue 4 has come around fast.....
do you have back issues of #3 available for purchase?
thanks!

Hi Nicksta

Yes I do have back issues of #3 that are available - PM me with what you would like and I will come back to you.

Also to update everyone - the next issue will now be selling in some Borders stores, definitely Dymocks stores and Mag Nation - I will update the outlet information once the magazine has gone on sale. I apologise to everyone that has been having difficulty in locating the magazine, if you go in to Paperplus ask them to order the issue for you and they will do this. Any questions please feel free to PM me.

Cheers
Cheryl

[Trudes]

Hey Cheryl,
just wondering how sales are going? Are you selling enough to cover your costs? (Curious mainly so I know if I will continue to enjoy this mag for many years to come!!)

[bert_is_evil]

I'm about to head off to see if there are any copies left about - now I'm temporarily bikeless I need to ride vicariously through others...

[chicksnleather]

Hi Guys

I know I told you all the magazines would be out in the shops by now, however have just come back from oversea's to find that there was a delay at the printers due to an urgent job coming in and the mag was put on the back burner - I have been informed by the distributors that they will be out next week.

I apologise to you all for this delay and can assure you it will be sorted out for next year.

Regards
Cheryl

[Nasty]

Hi Guys

I know I told you all the magazines would be out in the shops by now, however have just come back from oversea's to find that there was a delay at the printers due to an urgent job coming in and the mag was put on the back burner - I have been informed by the distributors that they will be out next week.

I apologise to you all for this delay and can assure you it will be sorted out for next year.

Regards
Cheryl


Thats ok .. I think we can cope and still buy them :) Looking forward to my next batch of reading.

[chicksnleather]

Good afternoon everyone

Hope you all have had a great christmas and new year with the opportunity to do lots of riding - the next issue is about to be pulled together so if you should feel yourself so inclined to write an article please do, as it would be great to hear what everyone has been up to over the summer period.

Again please feel free to come back to me with any suggestions or feedback on the magazine as it is always welcome.


Cheers
Cheryl:niceone:

[Nicksta]

Good afternoon everyone

Hope you all have had a great christmas and new year with the opportunity to do lots of riding - the next issue is about to be pulled together so if you should feel yourself so inclined to write an article please do, as it would be great to hear what everyone has been up to over the summer period.

Again please feel free to come back to me with any suggestions or feedback on the magazine as it is always welcome.


Cheers
Cheryl:niceone:

Hi Cheryl, it was great to meet you at wanganui.... when is the cut off for the 6th issue? as i was going to throw an idea your way with my 2 street racing adventures this summer but paeroa isant till feb 22....
cheers :)

[chicksnleather]

Hey Cheryl,
just wondering how sales are going? Are you selling enough to cover your costs? (Curious mainly so I know if I will continue to enjoy this mag for many years to come!!)

Hi Trudy

In answer to your question above it is with deep regret that I have had to pull the magazine from the market place - the last issue out was the one prior to Christmas. Due to a rapid decline in sales etc without going in to too much detail it was no longer viable to continue.

I would like to give a sincere thank you to yourself and everyone who supported the magazine, I was very passionate about it and hoped it would be picked up better than what it was - I am aware that there will be a lot of disappointed people out there and for this I am sorry. This was not a decision I came to lightly, it was extremely difficult but felt that I had no choice.

Again, a big thank you to everyone that supported the magazine. Ride hard and be safe out there.

Chicksnleather (Cheryl)
Signing out.

[Number One]

In answer to your question above it is with deep regret that I have had to pull the magazine from the market place - the last issue out was the one prior to Christmas. Due to a rapid decline in sales etc without going in to too much detail it was no longer viable to continue.

Bummer! I even had my mum keen on it - having lent her all of the issues so far recently she was starting to look at my riding a lot more favourably.

Sorry we won't get to see more of FMRiders but thanks for the few issues I do have :niceone:

[Trudes]

Oh that's sad news Cheryl. Sorry to hear that the mag wasn't the success we all hoped it would be. Take care. Trudi.

[Okey Dokey]

Cheryl, hold your head up high. You made a very fine magazine that many of us enjoyed reading. Good on you for giving it a go- wish it could have continued- but very well done anyway!:first:

[Nasty]

Thats really a shame ... I enjoyed reading and contributing where I could ... You did a fantastic job for this market Cheryl .. and it will be missed.

[fire eyes]

Sorry to hear that .. but thankx for the issues I do have, much appreciated & a job well done :2thumbsup

[dangerous]

Hi Trudy

In answer to your question above it is with deep regret that I have had to pull the magazine from the market place - the last issue out was the one prior to Christmas. Due to a rapid decline in sales etc without going in to too much detail it was no longer viable to continue.

I would like to give a sincere thank you to yourself and everyone who supported the magazine, I was very passionate about it and hoped it would be picked up better than what it was - I am aware that there will be a lot of disappointed people out there and for this I am sorry. This was not a decision I came to lightly, it was extremely difficult but felt that I had no choice.

Again, a big thank you to everyone that supported the magazine. Ride hard and be safe out there.

Chicksnleather (Cheryl)
Signing out.

well Cheryl... from a blokes point a view:
Ya done farking well and above all you gave it a crack were most wouldnt have the guts. You enterd a small market and tried ya best. Sorry to hear the end result and we will frame the issues that were, thanks for the efort. :first::first::first:

[BiK3RChiK]

Oh, Bummer! I will miss buying my copy from the local Service Station. I enjoyed reading it at the first opportunity.

Good on you for trying, Cheryl, and all the best in your future endeavours.

[Maha]

We have your last issue here, this mere male thought it was a tremedous read.

[SDU]

Sorry to here that, I enjoyed all the issues. You did a great job
I guess it is a small market & one that would be slow to build a following, most gals I know usually know off it through word off mouth.

One thing I noticed is it is usually hard to find on the shelves unless you are looking for it you would miss it. The retailers did nothing to make it easy to be seen & was usually hidden behind the mens mags. Shame on them.

[Rashika]

I agree with all the other comments Cheryl. Really enjoyed being part of the mag, and seeing it pass thru all the hands that it has around here. Everyone who checked it out down here seemed pretty impressed by it.
Things like this often take time to catch on and its a bummer that you aren't able to continue, but really enjoyed what you have done! :Punk:

[Quasievil]

Sorry the mag didnt work out for you, I know how hard it is to try and start something new in this country..........aint easy, good on you for trying and looking forward to your new project !!

[Nicksta]

ah shoot Cheryl....... was so good to meet you at wanganui and i was soo looking forward to writing a few more articles for ya! I'm really sorry it didnt work out.. but as a few others have said, it was hard to find a copy sometimes...
thank you for all your work on the mag thus far... i will cherish the copies i have :)
if you ever consider another try.... let me know as i'd be mad keen to contribute and help advertise/promote even a twice yearly mag.....
keep in touch ay :)