The fall is not the only season when riders think of people less fortunate than themselves.
There are plenty of charity rides all season long, however in Vancouver, one of the most well-known and traditional charity rides each year is the Vancouver Toy Run in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.
Early each October riders gather [...]

The 2010 Toad Rock Rally was a great event. Not even the occasional rain shower could dampen the spirits of the riders who attended this year. Cooler temperatures were no match for the lively bands, entertainment and general merriment which was enjoyed by all.
The event was well organized, wonderfully managed and a great time for [...]

Just for posterity, the Yellowstone trip is over; I’m back to work and the weather still seems unable to get out of the dour pre-summer dulldroms.
The trip was way too fun in spite of the un-spring-like weather.  Camping on the bike is still the best way I can think of to enjoy the country.  The [...]

Here is a view of the Dry Falls in Washington state:
You can click on the image for a full-size version (6.6mb)

Dry Falls, Wa was created from an extensive volcanic lava formation deposited in the area approximately 17 to 13 million years ago.  The area was subjected to enormous flooding at the end of the last ice age when [...]

June 3, 2010 - GM Place, Vancouver
Unfortunately Breaking Benjamin did not make the concert.  Small signs announced their absence at the entrance doors and a refund was available if you just turned in your tickets without entering the venue.  A disappointment to be sure, but I don’t know how many people bought tickets just to [...]

May 30, 2010: Vancouver Motorcycle Ride to Live
Sunday, May 30th dawned a little grey and cool for the end of May, but the rains of Saturday had ended and the air was clean and roads were clear.  The great folks at the Ride to Live organized a wonderful event starting with the closure of Boundary [...]

This weekend was a great start for the season.  On Saturday I started by getting up at an unusual 06:00am and staggering out of bed to get ready for a full day of Advanced Rider Training courtesy of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (Chapter BC-A). A great group of riders which includes some of [...]

And now it’s spring !
The new season is upon  us and I am finally ready to role.  New tires, new brakes, chrome polished and shined, washed and waxed and ready for the road.
2010 Opening Mileage
To open this season, I’m going to track my mileage more closely (at least that’s what I say to myself each [...]

The real Canadian GOLD RUSH !
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Congratulations to Jennifer Heil for SILVER in the Women’s Moguls competition !  Incredible performance !
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Congratulations to Kristina Groves for a great performance and BRONZE Medal in Women’s 3000m Speed Skating! 
As I’m sure everyone has heard…. Canada won it’s first Gold Medal of the 2010 [...]

WELCOME !
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games have truly arrived.  The Olympic Torch travelled into downtown Vancouver at 06:20 this Friday morning and brought with it the final excitement of the opening day.  Over the last few days, the number of celebrities has risen on the torch relay as organizers pick-up the pace raise the anticipation [...]