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Welcome to our 2016 Holiday Issue
Updates on great places to ride, the best destinations to stop along the way,  and all the fun things you can do in Arkansas and Missouri  as you 'Cruise The Ozarks' 
Holiday Greetings from David Bell, Publisher of
Cruise The Ozarks Rider's Guide
and CruiseTheOzarks.com
Welcome to our 2016 Holiday Issue of 'Cruise News'  This issue will be our chance to give a big "Thank You!" to all our readers and sponsors.



From David Bell, Publisher, Cruise The Ozarks Rider's Guide:



Here in the Ozarks it has finally gotten colder than chilly. Makes me wish I had gotten the rear tire on my PC800 changed earlier. But when the sun comes out even a cold morning can get nice, and I've continued to see other riders out enjoying what's probably the downhill side of the Autumn leaves.

I'm working on a couple of projects these days. Of course, Steve and I are doing the preliminary work on the 2017/18 issue of Cruise the Ozarks. It will be bigger and better than ever. I'm also working on updating my Cruise the Ozarks anthology of the editorial content from the first eight issues of the publication. This will be a 4-color glossy paperback book that will comprise over 100 pages of great rides and destinations. You'll definitely enjoy it  as you plan your rides to the Ozarks next year. Keep an eye out for our roll out of this book.

This week is Thanksgiving and the official start of the Holiday Season.
I'm thankful that Cruise the Ozarks and the Cruise the Ozarks.com have taken off. I thank you guys for helping make it the best, most useful motorcycle planning tool in the Ozarks. Many of you have let us know that you really enjoy CTO. My desire is that we never let you down with the content and quality of the publication and website.

And as Christmas comes upon us may you have a joyful time with family and friends. Let them know you love and appreciate them. As you reflect on this soon to be past year, please take time to remember what the season is all about and don't let the stress and hustle and bustle of this time of year rule your life. Sit back and enjoy it as you “Cruise through the Holidays.”

Have a great Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Thanks again,
David


From Steve Johnson, Online/Offline Advertising Manager:

2016 has been a wonderful year here at Cruise The Ozarks. We're so appreciative of all the great sponsors who helped us grow this publication this past year, and who have already committed to making our next issue (Issue #9 coming out in April 2017) much bigger and better still.

But, most of all, I tip my hat to the tens of thousands of readers who love learning about the off-the-beaten paths here in the Ozark Mountains because that is what makes this job so worthwhile.

Like David Bell says: Our ultimate goal is to provide you with information on the best rides, destinations and motorcycle-friendly businesses across the Ozarks. When we get feedback on how much someone has enjoyed taking some particular motorcycle tour through the Ozarks, or they met some great people during their stay here, or they found peace and quiet and deep relaxation during their visit, then this labor of love in putting together the 'Cruise The Ozarks Rider's Guide' is worth every bit of sweat and tears that go into it.

Finally, I want to thank my incredible wife, Karen, for her support and love as I  become obsessed at times with growing this publication. I crowned her "Miss Cruise The Ozarks" this summer when she helped us at the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival bike show and rally, and I think it's a title she'll keep this coming year. She truly has helped provide the vision alive on how 'Cruise The Ozarks' can help motorcycle riders find the best of her native state of Arkansas.... and she doesn't mind us helping to showcase Missouri either!

My Thanksgiving and holiday wishes are for you and your family to experience faith, and love, and awe as you return home from the Ozarks after a great ride, and that your days are full of fun, of love, of health and happiness, and that your heart and your imagination holds tight to a little piece of the Ozarks. We hope our little publication brought you enjoyment in 2016. We hope you'll return in 2017 and for years to come.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for follow our ride suggestions. Thank you for supporting our mission. Thank you for following us at 'Cruise News' and online on our website (www.CruiseTheOzarks.com) or on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/cruisetheozarks).  Thank you for riding safe and enjoying great rides across the Ozark Mountains. Thank you for telling others about the great destinations you've experienced. And, thank you for your support. We appreciate you. Because without you, we wouldn't have a reason to publish.  So until we meet again here at 'Cruise News' we want to say:

Happy Thanksgiving!
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!

See you after the holiday season with a brand new issue of 'Cruise News' kicking off the 2017 riding season here in the Arkansas and Missouri Ozarks!

Yours truly,
Steve Johnson
 
A Time for Thanks, from Steve and Karen Johnson
We wish you peace and comfort in the year ahead! Thank you for putting your trust in us as we help you
"Cruise The Ozarks!"

Please help us make Cruise The Ozarks better! Take our 'Readers Choice Survey' that runs through the end of December 2016. Your answers, your feedback and your ideas will help us know more of what you want to read in Cruise The Ozarks Rider's Guide, and what you find helpful online at our website CruiseTheOzarks.com.


Thank you!

Makes A Great Christmas Gift For Your Favorite Rider!
Check out the brand new
Cruise the Ozarks T-Shirt Shop
Check out the new T-shirt designs in our online shop. We're adding new designs all the time. They make a great gift for your riding buddies!


EAT YOUR WAY ACROSS THE OZARKS!
Hungry? Eat your way across the Ozarks by stopping in one of our favorite restaurants, delis, cafes and off-the-beaten path waterin' holes in the Ozarks. You're sure to find the most delicious, friendliest places for Good Eats when you stop at these spots! Check out OzarksDiningGuide.com next time you're riding in the Ozarks. You won't be disappointed!
Know A Biker-Friendly Business We Missed? Tell Them Issue # 9 Is Coming Soon & They Need To Be In It!
We're busy once again working on new articles, ride maps and contacting potential advertisers for our next issue of 'Cruise The Ozarks' -- which is set to hit the press early April of next year. We plan to add some cool unique new content and expanded ride maps, plus helpful riding resources that will make planning your next motorcycle ride in the Ozarks simpler and safer too.

If you know a business that needs to be listed in our next issue tell them to give us a call before March 31, 2017 and we'll help show them how being in our magazine and on our website can help them invite more riders to their restaurant, lodging or retail establishment. We only approach showcase motorcycle-friendly businesses so that our readers know they're going to get the best goods and services for their money! Remember: deadline for our next issue is March 31, 2017.

For advertising info, contact our Ad Manager Steve Johnson at 479-644-9057, or email him at:  advertising@cruisetheozarks.com

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Also, please share us and pass us around on Facebook too.  Thank you for reading. Have good times riding across the Ozarks this summer!
Check Out Updates To Our 'Things To Do' Page For October & November Events
The riding season in the Ozarks has just about played out for another year, but there's always next year's ride to plan for! So keep checking out our Things To Do page on 'Cruise The Ozarks' -- great roads to tour, unique towns to visit, interesting destinations to put the kickstand down and walk around to take in all the sights and sounds of motorcycle-friendly Arkansas and Missouri Ozarks!
Digital Edition of Cruise The Ozarks Issue #8 Still Available For Free Download

Our current 2016/2017 printed rider's guide is available across the Ozarks, and you can pick up a free copy at Arkansas Welcome Centers, at city visitors' centers, and at most motorcycle dealerships in the Arkansas and Missouri Ozarks region.

This new digital edition that we launched starting this year allows anyone, anywhere, to easily read the #1 Motorcycle Rider's Guide of the Ozarks, right on their laptop, their desktop computer, even on their smartphone when they're on the go.

Our new digital edition of 'Cruise The Ozarks' downloads as a full-color PDF. The best way to view it on your computer is by downloading it to your favorite device then select "View>>Two-Page Spreads" so you can read it just like the printed version.
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'Digital images in this issue copyright by Hemera.com. Used by permission  - All photos copyright 2016 David Bell. All rights reserved.