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Tour Survey

StormRider — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:20:52 +0000

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Vancouver Motorcycle Show 2012

StormRider — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:56:27 +0000

Once again, it is that time of the season; December 21st, the shortest day of the year. It’s time to either be depressed that there is so little time in the day OR to look forward to seeing more daylight each day and start planning your trip to the Vancouver Motorcycle Show !

Even though we have not yet found out what is under the tree for Christmas, this time of the year is for giving right?
So go ahead and be generous to your family, friends and neighbours. Enjoy your Christmas and be specially good ! After all, you have the motorcycle show to look forward to from January 19th to 22nd ! While everyone else has the post-New Year’s blues, you can plan your trip and research all of the chrome that dances in your head at night! Who knows what you will find in the accessory booths this year, and don’t forget to check out the local Riding Clubs for some new friends to ride with in the coming season.

I’ll be there (of course) to share the excitement, see all my friends and hopefully make some new ones for the season.

See you there!

Ride with a Guide

StormRider — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:26:21 +0000

Come along for a Ride with a Guide. Start with a pre-ride check-up and full ride preview. Your ride will be lead by a professional motorcycle rider/instructor. Don’t worry about the route, roads or getting lost. Ride with a professional and get tips and facts to help make you a safer road rider. Spend time on the road and receive professioal riding information on how to handle the street and how to stay safe on the road.

Tours in 2012

StormRider — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:39:52 +0000

Coming 2012

I will be offering paid TOURS in the new year !

In association with a local motorcycle school, we will be providing professionally led motorcycle tours.

Tours will feature a variety of rides and tours which will showcase new roads and destinations for riders.
The tours are focused on a controlled, safe ride for anyone who hasn’t had a lot of experience on the road.
All tours will be a package deal; including accomodation, ride maps, and a professional ride leader to help you explor the many wonderful destinations available in the local southern British Columbia area.

Overnight tours will be the initial offering and will provide a simple, safe, easy way to experience riding outside your local area. Custom Tours will be available if requested.

All of our tours will provide a safe, easy way to enjoy and introduction to motorcycle touring and will provide professional feedback on how to tour, how to ride in many different environments. A great way to get into touring without the risk of riding alone or with inexperienced riders.

Learn how to tour from a professional motorcycle leader!
Safe, secure and simple !

Check back for our new list of tours for 2012 !

2011 Vancouver Toy Run

StormRider — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:33:02 +0000

I appologize for the late posting, however I have been very busy this year.

Once again, the Vancouver Toy Run will happen on Sunday, October 2, 2011.
As per usual, the toy run will start at the Coquitlam Centre parking lot at 10:00 am on Sunday morning and proceed down the Lougheed Highway through Barnett Highway and Hastings Street to the PNE grounds.
Supporting the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, all bikes and riders are invited to come out and bring a donation or a plastic wrapped toy.

Here is a link to the Toy Run Poster.

See you there !

2011 – 9/11 Memorial Ride

StormRider — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:17:33 +0000

The 2011 9/11 Memorial Ride for the first responders will take place again this year. This is an annual ride to remember all of the first responders who took part in the events surrounding the 9/11 tragedy. To this day they continue to pay a price for their efforts and deserve our support and heartfelt thanks.

Your support and thoughts are appreciated.

Motorcycle procession to mark 10th anniversary of 9-11 will kick off in Richmond

By Alan Campbell, Richmond News August 29, 2011

A memorial motorcycle procession to mark the 10th anniversary of 9-11 will start at Richmond’s River Rock Casino.

The 9-11 Memorial Ride and Remembrance Service will glide out of the casino parking lot on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 8 a.m.

The casino will be hosting participants with a special room rate and a complimentary breakfast.

This year’s ride will feature attendees representing New York’s emergency services and the remembrance service will feature a fly-by, courtesy of the Canadian Forces.

The Vancouver Police Motorcycle Drill Team will be marshalling all participants at the River Rock at 7 a.m. on the day.

The escorted procession will proceed through Richmond, onto Highway 99 south and continue to Peace Arch Park at the Peace Arch border crossing. The service is scheduled to coincide with the timing of the historic events of the day with a fly-by to mark “the moment”.

After the service, there will be an informal gathering for donuts, coffee, cigars, and camaraderie at the Peace Arch Park pavilion.

Although the ride focus is on motorcyclists, there will also be a number of emergency services’ vehicles, vintage emergency vehicles, and others participating.

© Copyright (c) Richmond News
Read more: http://www.richmond-news.com/Motorcycle+procession+mark+10th+anniversary+will+kick+Richmond/5324389/story.html#ixzz1WdEFFLFv

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Motorcycle Ride to Live 2011

StormRider — Fri, 27 May 2011 22:33:44 +0000

The Vancouver Motorcycle Ride to Live 2011 will occur this Sunday, May 29th in Vancouver. This year there will be two rides; One in Vancouver, starting at the ‘regular’ spot (Trev Deeley Harley Davidson) and one in the valley at the Chilliwack WalMart.

If this year’s weather holds up, we may even get a good day for the ride.

This year, I’ll be helping out at one of the Poker Stops for the ride and will be greeting riders and handing out poker cards as they pass through the checkpoint. This is a great ride and a great opportunity to support the BC Prostate Cancer Foundation.

I hope to see you all on the ride (rain or shine) and perhaps even some of you at the party at the Cloverdale Racetrack after the ride!

Keep the Shiney Side Up and have fun.

Spring has Sprung !

StormRider — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:16:59 +0000

Welcome to Spring 2011 !
Not only is this a great time to think about riding and the coming fresh air, but a great time to think HAPPY THOUGHTS regarding the weather and riding in the Pacific Northwest.

I must say that I am in a particularly good mood (and have been for some time) in spite of the local weather on the west coast. This is mostly due to my new wife, Karin. She has provided me more inspiration and support through the winter than I could have imagined. And now with the recent wedding complete, she continues to spur me on to bigger and better plans for the future, one that we will share for many years to come.

I hope you all are able to look forward to life with as much enthusiasm as a newlywed and plan for a great season.

Thank you to my new wife for your understanding, support and sense of wonder every day.

2011 – A new season.

StormRider — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:48:36 +0000

Well another motorcycle show has come and gone.
And another season of riding is around the corner.

Here in Vancouver, the weather is normal for winter. Mostly rain and drizzle, some light slush or snow that doesn’t last long and just gets the car drivers crazier than usual. So what to do… The show always provides a variety of interesting ideas for the new year, not to mention enough gadgets and chrome to fill a motorcycle.

So on to the upcoming season. There is nothing quite like planning a new ride season to get you thinking of all the rides available. You can never see them all in a single year, but you always look back and try to put together the best of what you’ve seen and the best of what you haven’t.

This year looks like a great one for me. Too many rides and too many great places to go, along with a wedding and honeymoon thrown in for good measure. I am looking forward to all of the new scenery and the new life ahead as well. Now even more excitement than normal surrounds the new year and I look forward to sharing it all.