Work & Play With A Utility Vehicle

If you’re a fan of motorcycles, you’re used to getting on your bike or ATV and going out to enjoy yourself. There’s nothing better than hitting the open road or a woodsy trail to forget about the stress of work. Pete’s Cycles has another way for you to play, and in some cases work, and still enjoy the freedom and fun of a motorcycle. They’re called utility vehicles and are available from the leading names in the motorcycle business, like Kawasaki, Yamaha and Suzuki. Each of these vehicles is designed for the rugged demands of outdoor work and...

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How to Ride Responsibly

It’s a well known fact that sportsmen who call the outdoors their playground are seen as more responsible for their actions. Surfers are all concerned about the cleanliness of the water, hunters talk about making sure the woodlands are preserved, even golfers take an interest in keeping the environment clean so their favorite courses remain pristine! Dirt bikers and ATV enthusiasts are no different – although sometimes we get a black eye because the actions of a few tend to be associated with all of us – kind of like a few rotten apples spoiling...

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Keep It Moving, With Fast Pass

http://www.petescycle.com/service.asp So you’re confroneted with the age old challenge – do you give up a few precious hours on the weekend to service the bike yourself, or take it to a garage and wait forever for a mechanic, who might not work on a lot of bikes, to take care of your baby? There’s another option: Pete’s FAST PASS. The FAST Pass is a service that will have you in by morning and out the same day, and focuses on the critical, high-use parts on any street bike. Services include • Tire changes • Chain adjustment • Battery test...

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How to Ride Responsibly

It’s a well known fact that sportsmen who call the outdoors their playground are seen as more responsible for their actions. Surfers are all concerned about the cleanliness of the water, hunters talk about making sure the woodlands are preserved, even golfers take an interest in keeping the environment clean so their favorite courses remain pristine! Dirt bikers and ATV enthusiasts are no different – although sometimes we get a black eye because the actions of a few tend to be associated with all of us – kind of like a few rotten apples spoiling...

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Can-Am I Am!

The beauty of the motorcycle market is there is something for everyone – whether it’s a sleek, screaming street bike or a muddy ATV that churns up the trails – no matter what you want, Pete’s can help you out. In an effort to make sure our customers get what they want, we’re happy to carry the popular line of Can-Am three-wheel motorcycles. You might have seen the commercials on television, or seen a picture on our Facebook page, but you can’t truly appreciate these beauties until you see them in person. And then climb aboard one for a test ride....

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Fourth of July – A Day to Ride and Remember

The Fourth of July weekend is coming, and while we’re all looking forward to getting out on our bikes and riding, we wanted to reflect on what the Fourth of July means. In 1776, when our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, they were probably very happy – for about a minute – and then they realized they had thrown down the gauntlet and invited one of the most powerful nations on Earth to a brawl. The next few years would be full of turmoil, violence and death, but in the end a ragtag group of men and women who valued independence...

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Join the Club!

Sometimes you want to go out an ride, or talk about riding motorcycles, or talk about fixing motorcycles or just talk motorcycles, and you don’t have anyone around. Maybe your spouse is tired of the subject, and the dog can’t be found, what do you do? You can join the Pete’s Cycle Rider’s Club of Baltimore! Pete’s Cycle sponsors this motorcycling riding club which is sanctioned by the Honda Riders Club of America, but don’t think because you ride a different bike you won’t be welcome – we invite riders of all brands and types of bikes to join. The...

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Work & Play With A Utility Vehicle

If you’re a fan of motorcycles, you’re used to getting on your bike or ATV and going out to enjoy yourself. There’s nothing better than hitting the open road or a woodsy trail to forget about the stress of work. Pete’s Cycles has another way for you to play, and in some cases work, and still enjoy the freedom and fun of a motorcycle. They’re called utility vehicles and are available from the leading names in the motorcycle business, like Kawasaki, Yamaha and Suzuki. Each of these vehicles is designed for the rugged demands of outdoor work and...

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Our 6th Annual Mason-Dixon Motorcycle Run – June 5!

Pete’s Cycle is sponsoring its 6th Annual Mason Dixon Motorcycle Ride on Sunday, June 5 that will feature a brand new route and new roads. We’re teaming up with Pete’s Baltimore RAT Pack and heading through scenic Maryland and southern Pennsylvania for a day of riding for a great cause, Camp Sunrise. Here’s the deal, grab your street bike – we don’t care if it’s a Honda, Kawasaki, Triumph, Harley or Indian – and head on over to our Pete’s Cycle location on 7511 Belair Road. Registration begins at 8 and we ride at 9! The run takes us through...

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Scooter School is In Session at Pete’s!

Pete’s Cycles is definitely heaven for motorcycle, dirtbike and ATV enthusiasts – our showrooms are fully stocked with the latest models, makes and all the accessories a rider would ever need. But did you know that we also stock scooters from Honda, Kymco, Suzuki and Yamaha? And just to be clear, these aren’t the scooters you remember from growing up, these machines are manufactured by the leaders of the industry and provide excellent transportation for getting around the city or county. Starting off with the Honda, Pete’s is proud to offer the...

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PETE’S CYCLE RIDERS CLUB & PETE’S CYCLE COMPANY PRESENT: The 17th Annual Pete Leach Memorial Poker Run

Proceeds go to CAMP SUNRISE (a camp for kids with cancer) Sunday, May 1, 2011 Pete’s Cycle Company 7511 Belair Road Baltimore, MD Prizes for the Five High Scoring Poker Hands Registration begins at 10:00am Last bike out at 12:00pm Last Bike in by 3:00pm $20.00 for Rider $15.00 for Passen...

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Pete’s Annual Spring Open House Set for April 30!

Despite some close calls, we’re sure Spring is now officially going to stick around. Knowing the weather and seasons in Maryland, we’ll probably head right into a blazing, humid filled summer. Regardless of the weather, Pete’s Cycle is kicking off the season in style with an Open House that’s going to rock! Our Open House will be held this Saturday, April 30 at all three of our locations – from 10 am to 5 pm. The Baltimore store will be open on Sunday, May 1 from 10 am to 3 pm! So what’s the Open House all about? It’s going to feature plenty...

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Riding Or Shopping? You Can Do Both!

You have two choices on a sunny day: get on your bike and cruise the streets (or rock the trails) or go shopping. Not even close, right? However, you’re going to eventually have to purchase accessories and parts for your bike, you might even be in the market for a new helmet or set of riding pants. Maybe your goggles are scratched and cracked, and you’ve got money burning a hole in your pocket. Thanks to our website, you can complete your motorcycle related buying from the comfort of your own home. You don’t have to fight the crowds or wait...

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Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Ride

Are you constantly visiting our website or Facebook page and mumbling the words, “One day” or “Some day”? Well, it’s time to stop mumbling to yourself and join the ranks of motorcycle enthusiasts. We put together 10 reasons why you should ride. We bet after you visit any of our showrooms, you’ll be able to add 10 more! (And stop mumbling, people are going to think you’re going nuts.) 10. Riding a motorcycle is cool – check out any Steve McQueen movie. 9. Motorcycles get excellent gas mileage. That’s key with today’s gas prices. 8. Riding reduces...

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Riders – Camp Sunrise Needs Your Generosity

Motorcycle riders and enthusiasts – whether street or dirt – are known for their generosity. Whether it’s collecting toys at the holidays or donating their time and money to preserve trails, motorcyclists get it done. With summer approaching, we’re asking all of our customers and their friends to come out to Pete’s and help support Camp Sunrise. This facility enables children with cancer to enjoy themselves, and leave their worries behind. The camp is held once a year for one week in August at Camp Hidden Valley, located in White Hall, Maryland....

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You Wanna Ride?

Pete’s & Honda Team up for BIG Savings Ever since we opened our doors, the Honda line of motorcycles, ATVs and other vehicles have been one of our most popular lines – for good reason. Honda, affectionately known as Big Red to its fans, has consistently produced vehicles that are well made, dependable and able to withstand the rigors of the highway and the backcountry. That’s why on March 26, we’ll once again team up with Honda for their “I Wanna Ride” event to celebrate our 48th year as a Honda dealer. This event boasts big savings on...

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Two For The Road

Early March in Maryland isn’t a guarantee that Old Man Winter has packed up and headed home, but the Orioles are in spring training and kids are practicing lacrosse in the front yard, so it’s safe to start dreaming about riding on the open road. If you’re thinking about purchasing a street bike, or own one and want to try something different, Pete’s Cycle is proud to introduce two new bikes that bring a great deal to the table. First up is the new 2012 Honda Goldwing – touring bike aficionados know that Honda and touring bikes are synonymous....

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Super Effort for Daytona Super Cross

The first weekend of March promises to be full of men on machines, flying through the air as they compete in the Daytona Super Cross at Daytona International Speedway. The field promises a great deal of talent, and those dirt devils will need everything they’ve got as they take on a course designed by motocross legend Ricky Carmichael, a 15 time AMA champion. The legend on two wheels promises riders like Chad Reed, defending champion Ryan Villopoto, James Stewart, Trey Canard and Davi Millsaps plenty of challenges as they race around the gigantic...

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Riding to Capitol Hill

A few weeks ago, we talked about the Kids Just Want to Ride Act of 2011, which was introduced into Congress on January 25 by Representative Denny Rehberg. The act is designed to remedy the ban on kid-sized motorcycles and ATVs that resulted from the passing of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act in 2009. Both the American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) and the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) have been working with state, local and other national groups to help support the act. “Congress knows that the risk to children comes from banning...

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Waiting for the Sun

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Let Your Voice Be Heard! Kids Just Want to Ride Act Introduced in Congress!

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Getting To Point B

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Keeping Warm On a Winter’s Ride

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