Media Contact: Chris Kirkness

In this Edition.

Our official move date is March 15-20,
meantime we are fully operational at our current location.

Cliff will be forwarding an electronic letter to customers next week.

Thanks for your patience, understanding and support.

Sales Department

The first big change comes to support the new 7000+ sqft showrooms. Brands will be segregated and so will our sales advisor specialties. Following are some familiar and not so familiar faces along with their new roles.

Marketing Department

Cliff's Cycle Revolution received 1 of 12 North American dealer invites to ride the stunning Ducati 1098R at Barber MS Park February 18/19. Although Jerez was the official world press launch, this event allowed Ducati NA to bring absent press and dealers into 'their' inner sanctum. The goal - Super Charge us just weeks before the 1098R hits the floor.

Did it Work? Into the spiraling vortex of grins we go!

Having never been to Barber, Steve Landau (see lane changes) and I landed a day early to take in the view. We burned 3 gb worth of photos (link to Cliff's Flickr Pics for a preview) and took 1 1/2hrs of video. As we meandered the museum Monday morning, 1098R's blurred past the walls of glass piloted by Brian Catterson, Scott Russell and others.

That night we returned to a special dinner and another surprise - a visit to the lower floor restoration rooms and machine shop, normally off limits to the public. Not only did we get to view the lower floor but Brian, the museums curator, swung a door open to reveal the underground storage facility that holds racks and racks of bikes waiting for restoration.

Early to bed - tomorrow, we ride!

Early to rise for breakfast and technical review, then a few sighting laps on 4 wheels (rental car - wheeeeeee). Temps rose steadily all day from the mid 40's to the high 50's. Each dealer had a chance to run 3 x 20 minute sessions and Pirelli was on hand to keep us in fresh 'Dragon Supercorsa Pro' super sticky skins.
I learned that the 1098R #1 I was to ride came dialed by Catterson. Since I was the same stature, I would receive the benefit of his set-up experience. Although the R looks similar to the standard 1098, this is a true homologation special. Everything needed to race at the highest level is here right out of the crate. More qualified riders have written elsewhere so I'll just say that this bike beckens you. And the first 'real' Traction Control on any street machine works - we were on setting 6 and you can 'literally' whack the throttle anywhere and the bike remains rock solid stable - giving everything to the rear wheel.

We did have a profound final thought - when can we do this again?

Bikes bound for the USA will come complete with a full 70mm Termignoni exhaust system, Limited Production triple-clamp plate and a box of goodies sent directly to the new owner. In addition, the first 300 bikes registered before May 15, 2008 will also receive 2 complimentary VIP passes to the SBK round at Miller M/S Park!

Cliff's Cycle Revolution is receiving 5 1098R's. Call our Italian sales advisor Steve Landau to get yours!

Don't forget to visit Cliff's Flickr Pics of Barber MS Park. And thank you Mr Barber for having the vision to create such a wonderful place.

BMW just announced that the 2009 F 650 GS will arrive stateside in August.
Despite the name, this new F650GS is powered by a variant of BMW’s 800cc liquid-cooled parallel twin, sporting 71hp. What we know about the bike so far:

Ride Free for Three
OR up to $1250 of Free Gear

Get your FIRST THREE PAYMENTS FREE* or UP TO $1,250 of FREE GEAR with the qualifying purchase of a select 2007 BMW motorcycle! The new 2008 models are here, so BMW Motorrad is offering excellent incentives on the last remaining 2007 Motorcycles in stock. See your local participating BMW Motorrad dealer and if you finance through BMW Financial Services, BMW will make the first 3 payments for you. If free payments aren't your thing you can choose up to $1,250 worth of BMW accessories or riding gear FOR FREE!*

Don't wait - hurry down and see us before this offer ends - March 31, 2008.

Join us Sunday March 30, 2008 for an intriguing discussion with Creative Director David Gross as he shares insights from his new book 'Fast Company'. To be held at the Vanson Leather Factory in MA.

Link from the image below to VivaDUCATI.com for details of the day and advanced registration.

Due to our move to Brookfield, we are in a mild state of congestion and will not be officially participating in the Open House 3/8/08. We do have a complete color range of R 1200 GS's, including Adventure, so stop in for a seat.

Choose from the HP2 Megamoto, the stunning R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure, G 650 Xchallenge, G 650 Xmoto or one of the few remaining F 650 GS's in the country.

Stop in and celebrate the UNSTOPPABLE GS line from BMW.

Cliff's 2008 Sunday Ride Schedule

Mark your calendar with the following Sundays:
April 20, May 18, June 22, July 20, Aug 17, Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16

Wanted - Wanderlust Ride Leaders

If you enjoy leading friends to all points unknown (or little known) where the views are spectacular and the food is wonderous, then we want you.
We are seeking volunteers to share their favorite roads by leading group rides out of Cliff's every 3rd Sunday from April to Nov.

You will have complete autonomy with attendance limit, routes, stops and pace. We will support the ride with marketing and logistics such as RSVP's.

If you have a good sense of direction and can manage a group ride of 15 or so attendees, then email Cliff's Ride Leader or call 203-798-2779*24.

Please express your interest in a date as soon as possible.