Hope everyone is happy that Hockey is finally over (too bad about the result though) and can get back to their regular lives !

This week’s Hump Ride will be the “Longest Hump Ride of the Year” as we’ll be starting to get into shorter days again (where did that Spring go? Hope you got in lot’s of rides?). As a challenge, why don’t you come out and try to ride as many of the Aspen Trailhead trails as you can that night? We’ll have maps onsite and you can cross of the ones you did!

We’ll be back to our normal Operations and I’m guessing lots of people will be out. As the group gets larger it would be nice for people to consider bringing a snack (chips, desert, whatever) to chip in for the night and bring your own bevies as well. This way the Food Contributor can focus on just supplying the main food.  This week’s food will be provided by Jason Colvig and Trades Labour Corporation. Thanks Jason!  Also, not enough thanks can ever be given to OTRA Social Director Lorne Scott for coordinating and even cooking the food for these events. Thanks Lorne, you’re our hero!

Date: Wednesday June 22
Meet: at Aspen Trailhead (~1 km past the old Lower Pits)
5pm: Short Guided loop for newer riders
5:30: other level Rides start
6:30-8pm: Complimentary Food around the Campfire (bring your own Beverages and maybe a snack to share!

• All participants must be members of OTRA (memberships available on location)
• Bikes must have an approved spark arrestor and be 96db or less
• Minors under 19 years of age must be accompanied by their Guardian

Sunday, June 19 – Father’s Day – the staff at Kelowna Honda Powerhouse will be hosting a  motorcycle ride.

The ride is leaving at 10 a.m. sharp so you are encouraged to arrive early at the dealership – 1541 Keehn Road at Highway 97 in Kelowna.

The ride heads north of town through Vernon, Falkland, Chase, Salmon Arm and area.

Lunch stop is planned for Salmon Arm. You are encouraged to wear proper street riding gear and dress in layers as the weather lately has been pretty unpredictable.

Have fun!

Sunday, July 17th at Bear Creek!  Dealers/helpers needed…

The Event will consist of a Kids Skills & Tips session in the Morning, a free BBQ at Lunch, and then a Kids Fun obstacle & activity course in the afternoon. The age group this event will cater to the under 12 group.

All the Supervised activities will happen in the Kid’s Area.

Tentative Schedule:

9 – 10am

Registration (activities are free though) and Swap meet. Dealers are welcome to set up their tents on the perimeter of the lot.

10-11:30:

Free Kid’s Riding Tips & Skills Session.

11:30 – 1

Kal Tire Westside is sponsoring the BBQ & we might have some family activities going on during the lunch break time.

1-3 PM:

Kid’s Obstacle/Activities Course. Station examples-

• Gummy Worm Station- kids ride under a rope that has gummy worms hanging on strings/clothes pegs (different heights) and have to bite the gummy worm off the line (with their helmets on J). (2 helpers)
• Water Balloon Station: Kids carry a water balloon down the trail and then throw it through a Hula-Hoop. (2- 3 helpers is ideal)
• Mini Football: same as above, just a little easier.  (2 helpers)
• Honk Stations: there will be Clown horns along the course that you need to stop and honk (no helpers)
• Bling Station: get off your bike and go make a candy necklace or add candy to your haul since the last loop.  (2 helpers)
• Dinosours for Dinosaurs: Along the trail there will be plastic dinosaurs hanging on trees/stumps- Kids gotta grab them and then exchange them for real dinosours at the end of the loop.  2 helpers to give out the Dinos and to restock the plastic Dinos into the forest)
• Cone Course (or something like that): (2 helpers)
• Whoops section: (2 helpers)
• Banked Wall: (2 helpers)
• Log section: (2 helpers)

Should be a fun day for all!  Contact Carol Boyd if you can help!

Carol Boyd

250-878-0189

Vice-President

Okanagan Trailriders Association

www.okanagantrailriders.com

The Okanagan Chapter of Ride for Dad was a great day for all who attended. Roughly 320 riders showed up bright and early to register and take part in the days events. The rough total raised through donations, pledges, sponsorships etc. was approximately $24,000. The Galz were there and so was one of the MotorcyDudez! Stay tuned as we will be editing a piece for Shaw TV in  coming weeks. To learn more about the Ride for Dad visit www.motorcycleridefordad.org.

The Pacific Coast Cruisers Motorcycle Club (PCCMC) is a group of men and women who have two things in common: the love of motorcycling and having fun.  www.pccmc.ca  They have been doing a charity ride for the past 14 years with all proceeds going to the Children’s Wish Foundation and have donated over $25,000 in that time.

Marq Smith and his team at Western Powersports in Langley have been great sponsors over the years, making generous donations for the silent auction that takes place before and after the ride.

The ride this year has a 60-70’s theme and has been renamed form Marq’s Mystery Tour to Marq’s Magical Mystery Tour.  The ride goes through a very nice route starting and ending in Langley with some great Fraser Valley back roads being ridden. There will be checkpoints along the way with snacks, refreshments and, of course, games of skill. The ride is about 3 hours long and ends at an establishment in the Langley area where we have something to eat, enjoy some camaraderie and finish the silent auction.

Might want to check this out…

3rd Annual Wings & Wheels Fly & Ride!

This family oriented event hosted by King George Aviation, located at 4981 King George Highway in Surrey, is a charity occasion to support the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, children’s burn camp.

Canada’s first chapter of the Freedom Biker Church, the Surrey chapter, will be conducting an informal service at 11:00 am accompanied by the local rock/gospel band Firstborn.

Come see the ride in motorcycle show’n’shine for all brands of bikes with eighteen judged categories generously sponsored by local businesses. They will have exciting discovery ultralight flights, White Rock local blues musicians “The Jason Buie Band” with friends, lots of raffle prizes to be won, a variety of food vendors and more!

Admission will be by donation at the gate and proceeds will benefit the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, who will be on hand in uniform with informational displays and trinkets for the kids.

Ride for Dad – Okanagan Chapter is this Sunday. Come out and join Rick Webber (CHBC-TV) and  Phil Johnson (AM 1150 radio) plus a few hundred of their close personal friends and help fight prostate cancer. Prostate cancer affects everyone just like breast cancer. That means, ladies, that this event is for you too! Despite popular belief, you don’t have to be a man or a cruiser rider to participate.

All types of bikes are welcome, as are men and women riders. If you can’t make the ride, come out and support the cause and the riders in the morning over coffee or in the evening when they return.

MotorcyGalz will be taking part in this year’s event and filming for an upcoming MotorcyGalz on Shaw TV.

If all of this isn’t enough to get you out there, then how about coming to take a look a some 2011 Ducati motorcycles in action? Bentley Motorrad in West Kelowna, just received a shipment of 2011 Ducati motorcycles. MotorcyGalz together with Bentley staff will bring to the ride a 2011 Ducati Diavel, Monster 1100 Evo and Multistrada. Look for the bright red!

Hope to see everyone out on Sunday at 8 a.m. at Banner Recreation for a great day on the road.

Visit Motorcycle Ride for Dad for further details or to donate.

2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon

click here to hear…

Marc Travers on 2011 CMRC Women’s National Championships

Just had a great chat with Marc Travers about this weekends event.

Marc is the announcer that travels with the 9 round series across the country…so he’s got some insider info…

(click on the links below to hear the interview)

MX Nationals Marc Travers part 1

MX Nationals Marc Travers part 2

Riders from Canada, the U.S., Germany, Hungary, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Botswana.

The Women’s Nationals will continue to have an East/West format with three rounds in the west and three in the east. Separate Eastern and Western Canadian Women’s National Championship titles will be awarded.

Date:  Saturday, June 4th – Local Amateur racing day begins at 10:00am

Sunday, June 5th – Womens Nationals, Pro MX1 and MX2 racing begins at 10:00am

Location:  Whispering Pines Race Track in Kamloops, BC

Directions:  Whispering Pines Raceway is located approximately 33km north of Kamloops on Westsyde Rd. This paved secondary highway winds through the North Thompson Valley.

From Vancouver take exit 374 (HWY 5N) and turn left at 3rd set of lights (Halston Ave.). Drive over Halston Bridge and turn right on Westsyde Rd. Stay on Westsyde Rd. approx 25 km until you see the track!

Ticket Prices:

Adult – Weekend $40, Sunday – $25

Under 12 – weekend $25, Sunday $15

2011 MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS NATIONALS

June 4/5 Whispering Pines Raceway, Kamloops, BC

June 11/12 The Wastelands, Nanaimo, BC

June 18/19 Wild Rose MX Park, Calgary, Alberta

June 25/26 Shadow Valley Raceway, Morden, Manitoba

July 16/17 Gopher Dunes, Courtland, Ontario

July 23/24 Circuit de Ste-Julie, Ste-Julie, Quebec

July 30/31 Riverglade MX Park, Moncton, NB

August 6/7 Sand Del Lee, Richmond, Ontario

August 20/21 Walton, Raceway, Walton, Ontario

The big red truck full of Italian technology is on the road.

• June 1         Winnipeg, MB        Wildwood Sports
• June 3, 4    Edmonton, AB       Argyll Motorsports
• June 5, 6    Calgary, AB             Ducati Calgary
• June 11, 12 Vancouver, BC       Vancouver Ducati
• June 14       Victoria, BC            Savage Cycles
• June 16       Kelowna, BC           Bentley Motorrad
• June 20      Regina, Sask           Thunder City
• June 25       London, ON           Inglis Cycle Center

A ton of Harleys…

Interviewing people for our next Shaw TV piece…

All 3 of us in 1 place at 1 time! Rare!

Proceeds going to Kids Care!

The fourth annual Kreater Motorcycles Ride N Rock took place today and this year’s headliner, Kim Mitchell, was ready, willing and able to entertain a leather clad crowd.

This eye catching red of the Cory Ness Victory Cross Country immediately drew us into the Victory booth at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show. Then we began to explore all the unique features that the model had to offer.

We would love to share them with you right now but since the demo truck has rolled in to Kelowna, we are going to give you the opportunity to check it out in person Friday and Saturday at M&M Performance from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

After the weekend – a busy motorcycle weekend – we will report back Monday and fill you all in on the details.

Originally we thought this ride was on Father’s Day but apparently that is June 19. But so what! We can’t think of a better way to spend time with Dad than to take him for a ride up the Sea to Sky highway – Father’s Day or not.

Cruise for a Cause is hosting its inaugural event on Sunday, June 12. This is a poker run style ride from North Vancouver to Whistler (for anyone who hasn’t ridden the Sea to Sky highway – it’s beautiful).

There will be five locations to build your poker hand and prizes will be awarded for top hand, top three pledge fundraisers, hard luck story (really?) and a secret prize.

Breakfast is at 9:30 at the North Shore Neighbourhood House (back lane), 225 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver. The ride departs at 10:30 a.m. and returns around 4 p.m. for barbeque and social.

You can pre-register or show up that morning! Cost is$45 per bike, $20 per passenger, $15 if you just want to come for dinner or with a pledge sheet of $250 the entire ride is free. Click here to download .pdf of registration and pledge form.

You MUST have and show a valid motorcycle license, vehicle insurance and health insurance. Riders and passengers will be required to sign a waiver on day of event.

For more information visit their website www.nsnh.bc.ca

MotorcyGalz is pleased to announce a partnership with Shaw TV. We will be bringing the best of the two wheeled world to your living room starting tonight.

Local readers of our daily adventures can tune in to Shaw TV tonight as MotorcyGalz begins a two wheeled adventure with Shaw TV.

Approximate total $14,200!

KANE’S HARLEY DAVIDSON – $200 – THANK YOU!

MotorcyGalz has a team entered in MX Ride for the Cure coming Sunday, May 15.

We are putting out a pledge challenge. We are looking for pledges to support breast cancer awareness.

On Saturday, May 14, Kane’s will host a ride departing at 10 a.m. The tour will go south to Osoyoos and stopping for lunch at the Sage and Sand Pub at Osoyoos and then returning back through Keremeos and back to Kane’s. There’s no cost, sign-up or RSVP necessary, just show up at Kane’s Saturday May 14th before 10:00am and come with us to enjoy at great day out.

Click here for map route

Contact the Kelowna Dirt Bike Club for your team package.

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDERS DAY TAKE YOUR BIKE FOR A RIDE & MEET FELLOW FEMALE RIDERS FOR COFFEE AFTER YOUR RIDE MEET AT CANNERY COFFEE

109-1289 Ellis Street, Kelowna

6:30 P.M. FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011

International Female Ride Day occurs every year on the first Friday of May. It’s a synchronized day for women motorcyclists, worldwide, inviting women to join together on their motorcycles, not matter the type, size or style and — JUST RIDE!

Thanks to Shirley Gingras – Owner of Cannery Coffee & a fellow female rider for hosting us!!

PLEASE RSVP IF YOU ARE COMING FOR COFFEE – bfurman@telus.net

ORGANIZED BY OKANAGAN HOG CHAPTER LADIES OF HARLEY

Scott Bentley, Collette and Rene Cormier

After a long absence of a BMW Ducati and Triumph dealer in the Okanagan, Scott Bentley is ready to open the doors of the new Bentley Motorrad. Grand opening week is going to be a busy one with Rene Cormier in attendance on Wednesday, May 4 at  p.m. to discuss his four year motorcycle journey around the globe which resulted in his book, The University of Gravel Roads. Then on Thursday, May 5 – the BMW demo truck arrives full of surprises for everyone.

Familiar faces Chris and Jeff

Triumph line up

Awaiting the Top Secret unlocking of the doors

Calling all riders!

This is your chance to test ride many of Yamaha’s all-new 2011 motorcycles. Experience the championship winning technology of the YZF-R1, classic styling and ride comfort of a V-Star, or versatility of a WR250R. These bikes and more will be available at Power Tour events across Canada but below is the tour schedule for B.C. For a complete list of tour dates across Canada you can visit Yamaha Motor Canada’s website www.yamaha-motor.ca What Kind of Yamaha Are You?

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - Duncan
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Place: Duncan Motorcycles
1063 Canada Avenue, Duncan, BC  (250-746-7148)

Thursday, May 5, 2011 - Courtenay
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: Courtenay Motorsports Center
4883 North Island Hwy, Courtenay, BC  (250-338-1415)

Friday, May 6, 2011 – Parksville
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Place: Spunky’s Motorcycle Shop
969 Fairdowne Rd, Parksville, BC (250-248-8828)

Saturday, May 7, 2011 – Victoria
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: S G Power Products LTD.
730 Hillside Street, Victoria, BC  (250-382-8291)

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 – Chilliwack
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: Valley Yamaha
Unit 2, 44310 Yale Road West, Chilliwack, BC  (604-795-4403)

Thursday, May 12, 2011 – Langley
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: Western Motorcycles LTD.
UNIT 111 20551 #10 Hwy Langley, BC  (604-530-9788)

Friday, May 13, 2011 – Vernon
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Place: Vernon Motorsports
6381 Hwy 97 North Vernon, BC  (250-545-5381)

Saturday, May 14, 2011 – Kelowna
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: Kelowna Yamaha (Downtown)
2331A Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC (250-763-1010)

Sunday, May 15, 2011 – Golden
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: Mountain Motorsports
910 9th Street, Golden, BC  (250-344-6100)

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 – Salmon Arm
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: Alpine Motorsport
2750-10th Avenue S.W. Salmon Arm, BC  (250-804-4334)

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 – Kamloops
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: Schultz Motorsports, Inc.
1455 Iron Mask Road, Kamloops, BC (250-828-2200)

Thursday, May 19, 2011- Prince George
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: Prince George Yamaha
1001 20th Avenue, Prince George, BC (250-562-4151)

Saturday, June 18, 2011 – Surrey
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: Daytona Motorsports
13479 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC  (604-588-4988)

Saturday, June 25, 2011 – Port Moody
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place: G.A. Checkpoint
3034 St. John’s Street Port Moody, BC (604-461-3434)

May 6th is International Female Ride Day.

The day started years ago back east with Vicki Gray of Motoress and is growing around the world…and the industry is starting to take notice.

Women are one of the fastest growing markets for motorcycles and the May 6th weekend is shaping up to be a good one for saving yourself some money on 2-wheels and accessories.

Kawasaki is launching a $250 savings opportunity for purchasers in conjunction with International Female Ride Day. The promotion will run May 6-8.

The first 500 purchasers of a new, not previously registered motorcycle, who register online at www.kawasaki.com/kawigirl, following their purchase, will be awarded a pre-loaded $250 MasterCard debit card. To sweeten the offer, Kawasaki will provide the first 50 registrants at the online site with a free Kawi Girl Jacket.

According to Chris Brull, Kawasaki’s director of marketing communications, “This short-term promotion underscores the company’s interest in continuing to expand the female market, and it will give our dealers added exposure to this important audience.”

As more deals come in for next weekend…we’ll keep you updated!

The lineup for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Buffalo Chip, South Dakota August 6th through the 13th has been announced.

This year’s lineup includes Def Leppard, Tesla, Poison, Alice Cooper, Pop Evil, George Thorogood, Styx and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Riders can block out the whole weekend for riding at the end of May. Saturday is the annual Ride n Rock for Kids Care and Sunday, you can keep riding with the Okanagan HOG charity ride in support of Rally 4 Life. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Kane’s Harley-Davidson and the ride will bring you back to Kane’s at 3 p.m. for a BBQ and social.

Rally 4 Life is an organization founded by Mark and Jackie Jennings-Bates. The goal is to make living conditions tolerable in areas of the world that need it by providing the basic necessities of life like food, clean water, shelter and education.

You can learn more about Rally 4 Life by visiting their website at www.rally4life.org

You download a poster for your organization to support the ride by clicking here