Happy Independence Day Motorcycle friends!
July is here along with the heat! It has been pretty miserable in NC the last few weeks. July also means it’s time for the Wing Ding! We wish all you headed to Des Moines, IA a safe trip!
We are creeping along with getting the boots back into production. Things that have been happening are defining the spec sheet components and working out cost of production. We have tentatively planned a trip the last of July to meet with the manufacturer. Both sides have been getting to know each other through phone conversations over the last few months and we both are still pretty excited to be doing business together. It’s important to Jay and I to meet face to face with the people we are going to be doing business with. WE are looking for someone long term we can grow with and believe we have found them!
Rocky Brands came through for us with a few hundred pairs of boots! We still do not have several of the popular sizes, (mainly 11M) but it is definitely worth checking with us if you have been wanting boots. I also have a Back Order list started for the USA made boots. Commitments to buy are like money to the banks and potential investors. Again you guys are the best and we thank you so very much! This shows your support and we can’t do it without you!
Check out the links at the bottom of the page to follow some new Cruiserworks friends who are reviewing our boots on their cross country trips! All of them are first time Cruiserboot wearers and they all ride different bikes. Facebook is a great place to follow all your motorcycle friends! Jay and I are going on our first motorcycle trip together in over 5 years! We are super excited. My intentions are to share the trip through the Facebook and Twitter. WE will see how this works out as I am not that gadget savvy!
When going outdoors be sure to wear sunscreen, hat and a Coolrider Shirt, the sun is not our friend! We do have the Coolrider shirts on sale buy one get one free on available sizes and colors. We have nothing in the Men’s Large. The difference between the Men’s Coolrider shirts and Women’s Coolrider shirts is the length. The Women’s is about 3” shorter than the Men’s and we do have the Women’s large available for all you short wasted Men! Our shopping cart keeps us limited in applications so the discount is applied when the shirts ship. If we do not have the color you ordered but do have the size you ordered, we will ship whatever color we have in your size without calling you. Also when you order one shirt you will get 2 anyway. Long sleeve Mocks are $39.95 and T’s are $29.95. We will do this until they are gone!
Rich and Cyndy with Motorcycle Accessories Now got lots of folks fitted at Americade this year. I know all the vendor’s appreciate your support at the rallies. We are still hearing the rally attendance is down by about 30%. M.A.N. will still have a few boots with them at the Wing Ding. Even though they may not have your size in the style you want with them, they could help you determine what size you are then you can check with me. Our returns for sizing are 97% for half size larger and 3% for half size smaller. We do run small and we do not stretch and grow! I can assist greatly with sizing by phone. Call anytime to discuss your sizing. M.A.N. will have Cruiserworks leather crème, socks and resole information available at the Wing Ding.
Check out the new socks on the website and the specials we have besides the Coolrider Shirts. There are a few styles of the Hugger Gloves that are 15% off. Again the discount is applied when product ships and money is captured.

Check out the links below, I know you will enjoy these!:
www.skiphuntphotography.com
www.narider.com
www.roadtrip.tamelarich.com

Cruiserworks is still a proud sponsor for Ride Like a Pro and the Central Florida Drill Team. Check them out when they are at a rally near you. They are talented people and are fun to watch!

See you on the road!

Cara and Jay
Owners Cruiserworks

June 2010

Yes I am too honest and yes I believe in people! After the last email blast that was sent out I have gotten great constructive feedback that I very much appreciate.
I believe this will be the last time I visit financials in my blog but just wanted to clarify the reasons for not being able to obtain a loan for the business. It's real simple, this is how the last 2 years have played out for this small business:
October 2007-New owners for Cruiserworks
February 2008- Applied for a small business loan. Denied/no credit history for the company due to new ownership, no finacial history.
October 2008- Applied and denied because we need 2 full years of financials.
August 2009- Applied and denied because we now need 3 years of financials and we are cash sales.
February 2010- Applied and denied because we are cash sales and the bank can not accept the over $400,000 of manufacturing equipment as collateral.

AS we all now know the banks can make up whatever rules they want when they want. They like net 30 invoices to loan against! So for all you know everythings that obviously have the Midas touch who think we do not have a good business plan, you are very wrong! We are moving forward!

I have a USA made sample boot here and it looks fabulous!!I am currently communicating with the manufacturer to see how small our orders can be. Again we have to pay for everything up front so this is where it gets complicated. We may just produce 2 styles in the begining. We do have a few options even with no money.

Ride Safe!


Cara Crawford
President,
Cruiserworks