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J&P Cycles is an retailer of motorcycle components, gear, apparel, and accessories with two retail outlets.

Overview
Based in Anamosa, Iowa, J&P Cycles is a privately held organization started by John and Jill Parham in 1979. Parham started selling motorcycle parts and accessories in 1975 through a small partnership in a motorcycle shop until 1979, when he and his wife, Jill Parham, started J. Parham Enterprises, Inc.

In 1984, the Parhams’ small motorcycle shop burned to the ground, prompting them to rebuild into the warehouse that headquarters J&P Cycles today. In addition to the Anamosa retail location, J&P Cycles has a retail facility in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Products
J&P Cycles’ product selection includes motorcycle parts and accessories such as tires, engine components, and seats, as well as riding gear like helmets and clothing. J&P Cycles also provides parts for ATVs, dirt bikes, and scooters.

Facilities
J&P Cycles’ headquarters are located in Anamosa, Iowa. In 2007, J&P Cycles added a 35,000 square foot facility at Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach, Florida, that includes a 15,000 square foot retail space and separate call center. Additionally J&P Cycles has a large facility during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota just off Lazelle Street. The store in Sturgis has become a destination for attendees of the rally.

Founder
John Parham founded J&P Cycles in 1979 with his wife, Jill, when it started out as J. Parham Enterprises, Inc. Parham entered the motorcycle industry in 1975 by selling motorcycles through a small partnership. Parham also had a role in the creation of the National Motorcycle Museum (Anamosa, IA) in Anamosa, Iowa.

In 2007, Parham was diagnosed with Pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease that scars lung tissue. Though he never smoked cigarettes, the disease left him with only 55% lung capacity. In March 2010, he was admitted to the hospital for emergency colon surgery and suffered pneumonia during recovery, forcing him to spend a total of 52 days in the hospital. His only hope for surviving was a lung transplant.

In June 2010, Parham’s name was placed on a list for a new lung, and in August 2010 was the recipient of a lung transplant. Parham’s health improved to the point of being able to breathe on his own without assistance from oxygen equipment. This experience led Parham to promote the value of organ donation.

In February 2012, Parham received the Don J. Brown Lifetime Achievement Award in Indianapolis, IN at the Dealernews Top 100 Dealer Awards. Parham was recognized for his dedication to the motorcycle industry through starting J&P Cycles and helping in the creation of the National Motorcycle Museum (Anamosa, IA). The award is presented to an individual recognized in the retailing community for furthering the sport, the business, and the industry in general over the course of a career. It is named in honor of Brown, a founding editor of Dealernews who became the leading industry research expert during a career that spanned over 50 years.

Television
J&P Cycles was featured January 6, 2012 on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition where they helped restore two vintage Kawasaki motorcycles for an Iowa family who had fallen on hard times.

J&P Cycles appeared regularly on “Two Wheel Tuesday” on the Speed Channel, participating in a segment called “Corbin’s Ride On.”

J&P Cycles also appeared in 10 episodes on the Speed Chanel’s American Thunder program during a 2006 partnership hosted by actress Michelle Smith.

Book
Ed Youngblood, an author of several books on the motorcycle industry and a member of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, wrote ''Keeping the World on 2 Wheels. How J&P Cycles Changed the American Motorcycle Industry'' in 2008.

National Motorcycle Museum
The National Motorcycle Museum, located at 102 Chamber Drive in Anamosa, Iowa, is a non-profit museum founded in 1989 by motorcycle builders, racers, and riders. Its purpose is to maintain the experience of bikes past and present as well as motorcycle memorabilia, and it documents and displays vintage bikes from as far back as 1903. It was named Iowa Tourism Attraction of the Year in 2001. J&P Cycles founder, John Parham, is the President of the National Motorcycle Museum, and J&P Cycles also serves as a major sponsor of the museum.

J&P Express & Bonneville Salt Flats
In 2006, Parham and J&P Cycles set their sights on the Bonneville Salt Flats. As a result J&P Cycles holds the land speed record, recognized by the American Motorcycle Association, for the 1350 CC class J&P Cycles established S/PG-1350 records of Kilo 180.4965, and Mle 178.9485 with their modified 79 cubic inch Harley Sportster engine. Bikernet video interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9wkM0elaFk.

Rankings, ratings, and awards

 * J&P Cycles holds the land speed record in the S/PG-1350 CC class as recognized by the American Motorcyclist Association
 * Don J. Brown lifetime achievement award
 * Ranked #324 for online sales among all Internet retailers by Internet Retailer as of February 2010, with $30 million and 11.1% growth in 2010
 * RightNow Technologies “Social Superstar” Award (2010)
 * SilverPop Social Pop Star award for Best use of social media in email (2011)
 * Gartner, 1to1 Media Silver Awarded winner for social engagement (2011)
 * Stella Service Elite Award

Sponsorships/Donations

 * National Motorcycle Museum – history of motorcycles presented through interpretive exhibitions
 * Camp Courageous (Iowa)
 * Anamosa AmVets – J&P Cycles Raised money for the AmVets