It’s official. Sturgis North has confirmed this year’s event will take place at the Vernon Motoplex Speedway. Stay tuned for information coming forward.

Ray Sasseville, event promoter, spoke candidly on air with CBC Daybreak host, Chris Walker about the move and learning from the inaugural event. You can listen to the audio by clicking the link below:

http://www.cbc.ca/daybreaksouth/news/2012/01/25/sturgis-north-steers-southwards/

New bands are being added to the lineup regularly.

Early bird pricing for this 2012 Great Canadian Bike Rally in Merritt ends in 2 days.

$190 for your wristband which will provide access to the Main Stage Area and beer gardens throughout the day and all concerts.

You will also have access to and from the Rodeo Grounds, Beer Garden, Bike Games, Poker Runs (entry to bike games and poker runs also require you to sign a personal waiver form)

Price goes up to $225 December 1st!

Just got off the phone with Nanette Jacques, Show Manager for the Vancouver Motorcycle Show 2012.  Looks like another incredible show in the works.   Can’t reveal all the deets yet…but here’s a little teaser about the January 19-22nd show!

Vancouver Motorcycle Show Tease 1

Vancouver Motorcycle Show Tease 2

MotorcyGalz will be there with bells on and ready to check out everything that’s new for 2012!

That’s right! It’s garage party season again and Kane’s Harley-Davidson in Kelowna is expecting some 200 women to descend on their premises this Friday (November 18) from 6 to 9 p.m.

This Friday is full of fun just for the ladies.

Photo booth, wine, tatoos, hair, make-up, fashion show, reflexology, airbrushing, fortune teller, candles and pole athletics (yes take a spin and strengthen those muscles – lol), jewellery, shopping and rider education. Too  much fun!

Do a bit of christmas shopping for the rider in your life, win some prizes and relax.

Even though it is a ladies night, don’t forget that it is Movember and the guys at Kane’s are trying to raise money for prostate cancer – including Crash – resident pooch – so bring a donation and support the boys.

Click here to download Book the Bus to the Bike Show with Bentley poster .pdf

Well there is nothing wrong with planning! Once our bikes go to bed for the winter, the only thing keeping us going through those cold months is the Vancouver Motorcycle Show where we can spend time wandering a gigantic garage full of bikes!

Maybe your significant other has other plans so they can ride the bus with you and do a little side trip to IKEA and then join you on the way home.

Looking for that unique gift to give to friends this coming holiday season? Give them the gift of your time by inviting them to ride with you on the bus to Abbotsford, and take in the Vancouver Motorcycle Show.

No winter driving, no stress, ride the bus, watch some bike movies, hang with like minded people, stroll the show, get back on the bus, have a nap and your home.

Tickets are $60 and you can contact liz@bentleymotorrad.com or call 778-755-5540.

We’ll see you at the show!

Early bird tickets for the Great Canadian Bike Rally go on sale this Friday!

www.greatcanadianbikerally.com

The Vancouver Toy Run is riding through the Lower Mainland this Sunday, October 2, 2011.

While everyone loves to ride with a stuffed toy on their bike – more and more children are suffering allergies from the cute and cuddly contents. So, the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau is requesting riders avoid the stuffed ones and instead consider educational or sports oriented gifts for the children. Also, riders are requested to keep in mind gifts for older children and teens who may have outgrown the toy phase.

The ride leaves Coquitlam Centre (2929 Barnet Hwy) at 10:00 am and proceeds along Barnett Hwy to Barnett Hwy North to Hastings where it ends at the PNE grounds. Entry fee for riders is a new child’s toy wrapped in plastic  or a monetary donation.

This is also great fun for families who can come out and set up on the side of the road to watch thousands of motorcycles ride by with Christmas toys strapped to them.

This event goes rain or shine!

What a great Fall day for the 26th Annual Salvation Army Toy Run in Honour of Greg Booth (Santa Rider for many years) who lost his battle with prostate cancer this year.

Saturday at Bentley Motorrad in West Kelowna, you can bring your bike down and set it on the dyno for some testing.

If you are thinking of doing some upgrades to your bike and are wondering what types of changes to the power or torque you can make or how much you currently have, for $50,  resident mechanic Gord will run the tests for you, provide you with a printout and chat about your suggested work – all that while you enjoy a bbq with the staff.

Call Chris Backhouse 778-755-5540 to book a time on the dyno! Saturday, September 24, 2011.

Kelowna this weekend…

Vancouver Island last weekend…

More than 850 motorcycles of every make and model looked a lot like Christmas, on Vancouver Island over the weekend.

The motorcycles roared across the central Island on Saturday as the 27th annual Port Alberni toy run carried toys worth more than 25-thousand dollars into town.

Riders also raised more than 50-thousand dollars for children’s programs in the Alberni Valley.

The Salvation Army will use the toys to make Christmas a little brighter for the needy in the region and will hand out the cash over the coming year.  (Canadian Press)

Saturday September 24th, 2011, 10am to 6pm.  DPS Motorsport, 35007 Lougheed Highway, Mission BC 

Food and refreshments, door prizes, raffle tickets for 2011 Vino Scooter.  Cool cars, bikes, and friends.  If you have a bike for sale bring it down for the day for great exposure.

Donations of unwrapped new toys, door prizes and cash for the Fraser Valley Toy Run Society greatly appreciated.

Join us in supporting this great cause and celebrating YOU helping DPS for our successful 2nd full year in business.

Apparently after the last cancellation of Arenacross at the beginning of the year, the demand for the attraction rose and as a result, Arenacross is back.

Some major changes coming forth include the required registration fees for pros that will “apply to Chilliwack events only as it does not have the potential to bring in significant spectator numbers to sustain the cost of a large pro purse.” Really? Chilliwack? The rural outdoor playground? Come on people.

Round 1 Friday November 11th – Penticton – South Okanagan Events Centre CONFIRMED

Round 2 Saturday November 12th – Penticton – South Okanagan Events Centre CONFIRMED

Round 3 Friday December 9th – Everett, WA – Comcast Arena TBC

Round 4 Saturday December 10th – Everett, WA – Comcast Arena TBC

Round 5 Friday January 20th – Chilliwack Heritage Park Arena CONFIRMED

Round 6 Saturday January 21st – Chilliwack Heritage Park Arena CONFIRMED

Round 7 Friday February 3rd – Chilliwack Heritage Park Arena CONFIRMED

Round 8 Saturday February 4th – Chilliwack Heritage Park Arena CONFIRMED

Round 9 Friday February 24th – Chilliwack Heritage Park Arena TBC

Round 10 Saturday February 25th – Chilliwack Heritage Park Arena TBC

Click here to download .pdf of poster

It may be Hog Wild but it is open to all motorcycles.

With the kids going back to school and Canadian newspapers beginning their Raise a Reader campaign it seems only fitting to  ride to support literacy.

The Literacy Motorcycle Ride scheduled for Sunday, September 18, is a Scrabble Run (don’t want to teach the kids about poker yet – lol. You start in Coquitlam at Boulevard Casino, enjoy a leisurely ride to Harrison Hot Springs, pit stop at Duke’s Pub and then make your way back to Barnes Harley-Davidson in Langley.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. and pancakes will be served.

Entrance is $25 donation which comes with a tax receipt and you get to enter to win $1000 vacation package at Harrison Hot Springs.

Click here for .pdf of 12th Annual Hog Wild information sheet.

Drop by Rose’s Waterfront Pub Friday from noon til 7 pm as the 2012 line up will be on display.

Then on Saturday get to Kane’s early and sign up for your favorite to try out during Test our Metal demo day before the truck moves on!

Saturday September 17th

Richmond to Whistler

Fully escorted ride up!

Click on the pink to listen to…

Patrick Zulinov on Music Therapy Ride 2011

Colin James on Music Therapy Ride

www.musictherapyride.org

Motorcycle for Hospice in support of the Mission Hospice Society has been scheduled for Saturday August 27, 2011 and will feature prizes and awards, music, and BBQ and other refreshments.

Sign-In is from 8:30 am to 10:00 am, with the Ride from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and the BBQ from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Entry fees are: Bike & Rider $20 (including lunch); Passenger $15 (including lunch); Lunch Only $10.

“We will be swinging through the hills and lakes of Mission and over to Harrison Hot Springs”, says Executive Director Jane Cooper, “and ending with a BBQ and some Johnny Cash Music at the Dewdney Pub just outside Mission.”

Here is the link for all of the information and registration – we will welcome last minute entries  www.missionhospice.bc.ca go down to Events and click on Motorcycle for Hospice.

The final leg of this 30,000km, 65 day trip is Kelowna to Vancouver.  Del, Jason and a bunch of supporters arrived in West Kelowna in the early evening of Friday, August 12th – the day before the final leg of the tour.

We had an amazing evening with the gang from the Answer for Cancer Tour 2011.  It was so nice to meet Del Ferguson, Jason Bosa, Dr. Christina Tondora, Kelly Snider and the rest of the gang.  Lovely people, amazing cause, huge dedication and even bigger hearts!

They had a very early start to Vancouver on Saturday, expecting to arrive in Vancouver and be greeted by the Mayor around 3pm.

You can still make a donation and read about their adventures at

www.answerforcancertour.com

After 48 states, Canada from East to West and 64 days on the road, the Answer for Cancer Tour is arriving in Kelowna on Friday, August 12 between 5 and 6 p.m.

This is their final tour stop before embarking on their return journey back to Vancouver arriving at Vancouver City Hall on Saturday, August 13.

Riders are encouraged to come out and greet the group as they arrive in Kelowna around 5 p.m.

If you are riding Saturday in the Ride for Rotary or the Okanagan HOG ride, please come before your ride to Chances gaming facility and help us send off the ACT team  to Vancouver as they will be departing at 7 a.m.

If you are looking for plans to ride on Saturday, join the ACT team on their return journey to Vancouver. For those of you in Vancouver, head to Kelowna Friday and accompany the tour back to Vancouver.

After this many days on the road – they need a great deal of support to complete the journey as the last leg will feel like the longest!

See you all there!

See  you at Kane’s Harley Davidson

Riding for Rotary in support of Rotoplact Canada and local Okanagan Rotary project.

The Rotary Clubs of Kelowna Capri and Lake Country have partnered to host this year’s third annual motorcycle rally on Saturday, August 13th to support Rotoplast Canada – Save a Child’s Smile, and local Rotary projects: serving the needs of our community. All motorcycle riders are welcome to participate.

The ride starting at the Kelowna Curling club and will take motorcycle riders through the north Okanagan Valley to the Burner Bar and Grill in Malakwa, over to Salmon River Road and back to Kelowna. Riding through beautiful Okanagan Valley, the motorcycle rally will provide a daylong journey that twists through sub-alpine hills, along vineyard and orchard vistas skirting the beautiful valley bottom lakes.

This Year’s Ride for Rotary will start with 9:00 AM with registration at the Kelowna Curling Club (coffee will be available) located at Recreation Avenue in Kelowna. At day’s end, riders and friends will finish back at the Kelowna Curling Club to relax to an informal dinner and an evening of fellowship hosted by the Kelowna Capri and Lake Country Rotary clubs. A poker run with 50/50 prize will provide for additional activities in the day’s schedule. The registration fee to participate is $35 plus a donation per rider. All registration and sponsorship opportunities are available online at: www.RideforRotary.ca. Join us for a safe and fun filled motorcycle rally and poker run – all motorcycle riders’ welcome.

Proceeds from Ride for Rotary 2011 will support Rotary projects including the Rotoplast Canada campaign. Registration fee includes: Rider kit, poker card and a BBQ dinner on Saturday evening.

What is Rotaplast Canada? Rotaplast Canada is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides free reconstructive plastic surgery, dental treatments and speech therapy to children born with cleft lip and palate anomalies in developing countries. Rotoplast Canada promotes self-sufficiency in the countries where we work by training local physicians, counselling families, and collaborating with health officials on the development of sustainable cleft palate programs. For more information visit www.RideforRotary.ca.

Ride for Rotary.ca 2011

Agenda

9:00 AM

Registration at Kelowna Curling Club 

(Recreation Avenue, Kelowna, BC)

10:00 AM

Staggered Start

12:00 – 1:30 PM

Lunch at the Burner Bar & Grill, Malakwa, BC. Lunch cost not included in registration fee

5:00 – 7:00 PM

- BBQ Dinner at Kelowna Curling Club

- All entries for the poker must be returned to the registration table by 6:30pm to qualify

- 50/50 draw and poker run results announced at 7pm

“COME RIDE WITH US”… Thursday August 4th from 4 – 8 PM

Contact us Now to BOOK YOUR RIDE! 250-860-1111

We have 13 bikes and 10 different models

Here is what you need to Bring!

* Valid Drivers license with proof you have a class 6 (Motorcycle License).

* All Your riding Apparel
o Dot approved helmet
o Motorcycle Jacket
o Eye Protection
o Over Ankle boots
o Gloves
o Long Pants

Call to Book Now! 250-860-1111

The Bikes:
GL1800AD(2010), VFR1200FD, CBR600RR, CBF600F, CBF1000F, CBR250R, CBR125R, VT750 Spirit, VT750RS Shadow, VT1300 Fury

Just had a great chat with Kael Axelson from the Veterans Motorcycle Club Canada, about their fundraising ride this weekend in Kelowna.  Just click on the pink below to listen to Kael…

Kael Axelson on Veterans MC Canada Ride Saturday

www.veteransmccanada.com

30,000kms + 3 motorcyclists = Inspiration

Just had a great chat with Lori Losch, one of the 3 riders doing 30,000kms in Canada and the States, raising funds and awareness for the prevention of cancer.  Lori is a great interview…have a listen…

Lori Losch interview Answer for Cancer Tour Part 1

Lori Losch interview Answer for Cancer Tour Part 2

www.answerforcancertour.com

Little Choices That Make a Big Difference

Eat fewer refined foods (Less sugar and flour)

Eat more whole foods (Go natural. Avoid genetically modified foods)

Eat more anticancer foods & supplements (Green tea, soy, broccoli, cabbage, radishes, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, collard and mustard greens, some fruits, turmeric Omega 3s and Vitamin D3)

Don’t smoke (And avoid second hand smoke)

Drink plenty of water (Filtered, mineral or spring)

Be physically active (30 minutes of physical activity per day)

ManageEmotions/  Avoid Stress (Express emotions constructively. Try yoga, relaxation, tai chi, prayer or meditation)

Get plenty of sleep (7 to 8 hours per night)

Be Proactive & Get Regular Health Checkups Find a problem before it becomes a big one.  Ask for functional medical tests as well as pap tests, breast exams, colonoscopies, skin cancer screening, eye exams and oral exams)

Avoid chemical cleaning products (Try alternatives like baking soda for scouring, vinegar and water for cleaning glass)

Avoid Certain Plastics (Use glass or ceramic containers for food preparation and choose BPA-free water bottles)

Reduce Your Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (Less talk/more text, use headsets, avoid transmission lines)

Rivercity Cycle is hosting  a Poker Run this coming Sunday at Inks Lake with all proceeds going to Kamloops Autism.

There will be a pee wee type loop for the younger riders.

Sign Up:   8:00 am

Riders Meeting:  10:00 am

BBQ on site.

Driving Directions:    Call Don at Rivercity Cycle (same location as the Dirty Dragon race this past spring).

Here’s the PDF of the poster:  Rivercitycycle-Poster2011

The Answer for Cancer Tour 2011 is on the road right now, about 1/2 way through an incredible journey of Canada and the United States.

Jason Bosa, Lori Losch and Del Ferguson on bikes, with their support team and naturopathic Dr. Christina Tondora and they are taking a slightly different approach to the fight against cancer.

You can help!

Have a listen to my interview with Jason, who was on a train in New York City.

Jason Bosa – Answer to Cancer Tour Part 1

Jason Bosa – Answer to Cancer Tour Part 2

Follow their adventures at:

www.answerforcancertour.com

The group’s final leg of the tour is Kelowna to Vancouver August 13th and riders are welcome to join to help raise awareness and funds.

Should be a fun time for all! Check the PDF version of the poster here: 2011BearCreekKidsDayPoster