the busted knuckle chronicles 24th edition 2013
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Canada's ONLY Weekly motorcycle newspaper. Let the Conga Begin!TRANSCRIPT
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Vol. 11, Edition 24 June 20th, 2013
The first event of our Conga in support of our veterans was a resounding success in spite of Mother Nature.
It was 13 degrees, overcast when we arrived at Mighty Peace Harley-Davidson. I really wasnt holding my breath for any kind of a turn out, but there were already 8 bikes when hubby and I pulled in.
I went into the dealership with my gear and Road Trip Rita and got set up.
Everyone enjoyed a couple of cups of coffee and some donuts and muffins and there were quite a few giggles as I asked the riders to come and meet my Beaver and hug her. The adult tongue in cheek humour was hilarious.
After a bunch of photos and a couple of short interviews we were off on the bikes for Fairview and the Dunvegan Inn. 20 bikes, 21 people and we had a blast. Yes we got wet but it wasnt a hard rain more of a misty one.
When we arrived at the Inn, there was a reporter there to greet us from the Fairview Post, Chris Eakin, and he took some group shots of us for me with my camera. He was a good-natured soul!
We were directed to the dining lounge by none other than Betty herself and she made sure we were introduced to our waitresses and thanked us all for riding in support of our veterans and invited us to enjoy the all you can eat Fathers Day brunch, which the
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The brave souls who came out to ride with me in spite of Mother Nature
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Dunvegan Inn sponsored for Free to all registered riders! Val was busy in the kitchen!
If you have never been to the Dunvegan Inn and Suites in Fairview I am here to tell you that it is a MUST do when visiting in this North Country. They are a member of the Rider Friendly Business Association and one of the MOST rider friendly hotels ever. I think that has to do a lot with Val and her hubby both avid riders.
When checking into this hotel with your riding gear on, all of the staff are trained on which rooms to give you to make sure you can see your bike and they go out of their way to ensure you have everything you need.
And the FOOD! The Dunvegan Inn has really, really good food and its consistent. I have never had a bad meal there and I have eaten there a couple dozen times.
After our brunch, a number of us were outside having a smoke and chatting about nothing special when a gent asked if we were part of the bikers for vets Conga. I introduced myself and he said, I read your column in the Northern Horizon all the time. He asked whom we were raising
funds for and when I told him about the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder service dogs, a younger man, holding his son, who had been listening said to me As a Vet who suffers, thank you, what you are doing means so much. I damned near cried and turned to my fellow riders and said see, THIS is why I am doing this trip, because of people like him. As this father walked away hugging his son, my heart melted, this is what this trip is meant to do. To show people we ARE LISTENING and we the Canadian people ARE doing something about the needs of our heroes.
The feeling for me was much like the feeling of being on the Heroes Highway Ride or the National Memorial Ride I felt PROUD and if I had had any reservations about this ride that I am undertaking that man and his young son took them clean away.
I went back into the dining lounge, grabbed my gear and headed to the front desk to see Betty and to thank her again for being such a great supporter of the riding community and of our veterans she and I had our photo taken together and then it was out to the bikes for an even
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Rita checking out the seat on another ride.
Rita was checking out other rides
Lindsay the Financial Specialist at Mighty
Peace HD holding Rita
Jim holding Rita
Michael and Rita
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wetter ride home.
We arrived back at Mighty Peace Harley-Davidson at about 3:30pm, and I counted the ballots up. The HOG Chapter won 25% of the days pledges, but they turned around and donated it back to the cause.
There are not enough words to express my gratitude to Les and all the staff of Mighty Peace Harley-Davidson and to the riders who said to hell with Mother Nature, we are riding any way.
Les, who was putting on his German helmet, said it best when he said, If our troops ran at the first sign of a little discomfort or rain, wed all be wearing German helmets or worse, this ride is
for a good cause and ride we will.
I like this mans attitude and it was an honor and a pleasure to have him join us for the ride.
I want to thank all of the riders who came out and hugged my Beaver (mascot) Rita, who rode with me today and helped create awareness for our veterans and their needs.
We owe them far more than a debt of gratitude we owe it to them to ensure our government takes care of them and if the government wont, then we the people of this magnificent country called Canada MUST.
Thanks you Grande Prairie and thank you to Betty, Val and all of the staff at the Dunvegan Inn & Suites YOU GUYS ROCK!
Today we raised $100 for each of our three charities: V.E.T.S, the Military Relay Ride and Paws Fur Thought the Long Walk to Sanity.
The voting for the Military Clubs to win the Johnny Pag Motorcycle looks like this:AMMC 1Canadian Dispatch Riders -2Canadian Legion of Riders 2C.A.V. 5CVFR 2Defenders 1Falcons 1North Wall Riders 1Road Dawgs 1UN Nato 2Veterans Canada MC 2
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Rob Ganzeveld Giving Rita a Ride
Ron holding Rita with all the care of a dad
for a baby
Charlie with Rita
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Gayla petting Rita
Les Dei the owner of Mighty Peace Harley Davidson with Rita
Betty of the Dunvegan Inn & Suites
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The 2013 Bikers United in Remembrance Conga kicks off on Tuesday I head to Fort Nelson for the night, then into Watson Lake for Wednesday my birthday and into Whitehorse where our next event takes place at the Yukon Motorcycle Centre.
Friday I am in Dawson City taking in the Dust to Dawson Rally and Saturday is a day to explore Dawson City. I am in Beaver Creek to see Buck Shot Betty on Sunday June 23rd and back in Whitehorse for Monday.
Stay tuned to my blog: www.beltdrivebetty.blogspot.ca for as close to daily updates as the road will allow me!
I look forward to meeting you, riding with you and supporting our veterans and their families.
Belt Drive Betty
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The weatherman, that faceless illusive person who sometimes tries to deliver the news we want to hear, was wrong again last Sunday, at least in parts of the lower mainland. It was supposed to be sunny, warm and 0% chance of precipitation.
The good folks at Deeleys must have an in with the powers that be, as the weather there was spectacular if you discount the little bit or precipitation they had early on.
Simultaneously, riders from all directions took on rain while riding there. Those who made it, and there were many, were rewarded for their efforts by hot sun, great music, very tasty pulled pork and a wide variety of very cool rides.
From scooters, vintage, u-builds, bobbers to full on custom. All were represented well. And why wouldnt they be, as this was a rare occasion when Shown Shine prizes include
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2 Let the Conga Begin3 Let the Conga Begin & BC Events4 Let the Conga Begin5 Let the Conga Begin & BC Events6 The Rant & BC Events7 The Rant & BC Events8 The Rant & BC Events9 BC Events10 BC Military Challenge Events11 BC Events12 Wyz Wmns & BC Events13 BC Events14 BC Events15 Ride for Dad & AB Events16 Ride for Dad & AB Events17 Ride for Dad & AB Events18 Ride for Dad & AB Events19 Ride for Sight & AB Events20 Ride for Sight & AB Events21 AB Events22 Operation Veteran Thunder & AB Events23 Operation Veteran Thunder & AB Events24 AB Events25 Big Hearts Red Deer & AB Events26 Big Hearts Red Deer & AB Events27 M.O.D.E.L News & AB Events28 The Making of RTR & AB Events29 The Making of RTR & AB Events30 The Making of RTR & AB Events31 The Making of RTR & AB Events32 The Making of RTR & AB Events33 Pair-A-Dice Trikes34 Sports & AB Events35 Sports & AB Events36 Sports & AB Events37 Sports & AB Events38 Sports 39 Sports & AB Events40 bad Uncle Monkey & SK Events41 bad Uncle Monkey & SK Events42 SK Events43 R.A.G.E. in the News44 R.A.G.E. News & SK Events45 R.A.G.E. News & SK Events46 SK Events - Wordsearch47 Road Trip Rewards - Member Benefits48 Rider Friendly Business Association 49 From the Depths of File 1350 From the Depths of File 1351 From the Depths of File 1352 Support Our Troops53 Support Our Troops
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something other than bragging rights. First prize was $1000 gift card from Deeleys!
Really enjoyed the music of bluesy music of The Blue Voodoo from White Rock. A couple
of stellar axe men grinding out the blues. For those interested, they can also perform with a full band. As is often the case, there were a lot of great bikes on hand that were not entered in the show. Got a few good photos
before my camera broke. Oh well. Guess I have to go camera shopping again.Exciting news only 46 sleeps til Sturgis. I have been resisting calling this the original Sturgis, as some people now refer to it, since Sturgis North came along. There is only one Sturgis, there has only ever been one and will never be another one so therefore it can be referred to simply as Sturgis. Any other substitute for this event is not worthy of the name, although it was a interesting marketing ploy. Surprising there hasnt been a lawsuit over tarnishing their good name.
In the infamous words of Kenny Rogers in the Gambler, You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, know when to run, clearly the folks behind Sturgis North arent getting his concept.
In late breaking news, this event which has been cancelled at least a couple of times already for this year is trying again to gitr done. They may get more satisfaction from beating their collective heads against a wall, because no one could be stupid enough to give them their hard earned money.
It appears they are having difficulty securing any talent to perform they had a few old rock bands noted on their web site but in recent days the listing disappeared faster than the first years ticket sales money. Any vendor with a brain wouldnt chance it again. The bottom line is, give it up, you had your chance, its not gonna happen.
As for hockey, how disappointing were the
2 conference finals, the east more so than the west; A blow out just like the Canucks. I guess we can take solace in the fact there are 2 original 6 teams in the final.
Q out . . .
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Can miles truly separate you from friends... If you want to be with someone
you love, aren't you already there?
Richard Bach
The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.'
One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for
opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognize the opportunity.
John F. Kennedy
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LANGLEY CHAPTER OF H.O.G. PRESENTS OUR6TH ANNUAL SUMMER SIZZLE
POKER RUNJUNE 21 & 222013
In Support of JDRF - The Global Leader In Type 1 Diabetes Research
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts! The Langley Chapter of H.O.G. invites you to come ride with us through the scenic roads of Langley and the Fraser Valley. After the Poker Run, enjoy a first class dinner and all the dancing you can handle.
For full information or to download a registration package, please visit: barneshd.com or langleyhog.org
FRIDAY JUNE 21 4:00pm - 8:00pm Registration / Check-In & First Card Draw Barnes Harley-Davidson, Langley
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8:30am - 10:00am Breakfast at J.D. Farms 24726 56 Avenue, Langley
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The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. You trade in your sense for an act. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask. There can't be any large-scale revolution until there's a personal revolution, on an individual level. It's got to happen inside first.
Jim Morrison
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Who: All Riding Clubs and Military supportersWhat: Pledge Ride - Cost $10 per person
Thursday June 27th, 2013Harley-Davidson of Prince George 2626 Vance Road, Prince George, BC5:00pm - 6:30 registrations6:30pm - Kickstands Up
Join the Bikers United in Remembrance Conga and meet Belt Drive Betty, Editor of Canadas ONLY weekly newspaper for motorcycists The Busted Knuckle Chronicles and host of a new Motorcycle Travel Show on Eastlink TV called Ride like a Local.
Raising Awareness and Funds for:The Long Walk to Sanity - 50 dogs in 50 days for 50 vets
V.E.T.S. - Veterans Emergency Transition ServicesMilitary Police Fund for Blind Children
10 Provinces - 2 Territories 83 Communities - 26,000+ KMS
www.beltdrivebetty.com/home/conga
When:
Where:
Time:
Paws Fur ThoughtThe Long Walk to Sanity
50 dogs, for 50 veterans in 50 days
www.pawsfurthought1.com
Who: All Riding Clubs and Military supportersWhat: Pledge Ride - Cost $10 per person
Wednesday June 26th, 2013Eyecandy Customs3350 Hwy 16, Smithers, BC6pm - 7:00 registrations7:00pm Kickstands Up
Join the Bikers United in Remembrance Conga and meet Belt Drive Betty, Editor of Canadas ONLY weekly newspaper for motorcycists The Busted Knuckle Chronicles and host of a new Motorcycle Travel Show on Eastlink TV called Ride like a Local.
Raising Awareness and Funds for:The Long Walk to Sanity - 50 dogs in 50 days for 50 vets
V.E.T.S. - Veterans Emergency Transition ServicesMilitary Police Fund for Blind Children
10 Provinces - 2 Territories 83 Communities - 26,000+ KMS
www.beltdrivebetty.com/home/conga
When:
Where:
Time:
Paws Fur ThoughtThe Long Walk to Sanity
50 dogs, for 50 veterans in 50 days
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Who: All Riding Clubs and Military supportersWhat: Pledge Ride - Cost $10 per person
Friday June 28th, 2013Kamloops Harley-Davidson 1465 Iron Mask Road Kamloops BC5:30pm - 7:00 registrations7:00pm Kickstands Up
Join the Bikers United in Remembrance Conga and meet Belt Drive Betty, Editor of Canadas ONLY weekly newspaper for motorcycists The Busted Knuckle Chronicles and host of a new Motorcycle Travel Show on Eastlink TV called Ride like a Local.
Raising Awareness and Funds for:The Long Walk to Sanity - 50 dogs in 50 days for 50 vets
V.E.T.S. - Veterans Emergency Transition ServicesMilitary Police Fund for Blind Children
10 Provinces - 2 Territories 83 Communities - 26,000+ KMS
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Paws Fur ThoughtThe Long Walk to Sanity
50 dogs, for 50 veterans in 50 days
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American Chopper WisdomYoure the guy thatll be sneaking out of your bedroom at three oclock in the morning to look at your bike. ~Paul Teutul, Sr., American Chopper, Billy Joel
Psychiatrist WisdomA child becomes an adult when he realizes that he has a right not only to be right but also to be wrong. Thomas Szasz
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Comedic WisdomLaughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone elses can shorten it. - Cullen Hightowner
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Horsethief Hideout Memorial Run July 4 - 7
Well here we go just a couple weeks out from the 10th anniversary of the Horsethief Hideout Memorial Rally. There will be 4 days of great times with old and new friends.
We will start off with Bands hitting the stage on Thursday night followed by Time trials at the airport on Friday!! See how fast your bike is! You will not be racing someone only you and your bike. With Radar supplied by our local RCMP !
Followed by more bands on stage Friday Night to the Wee hours. The poker run will be Saturday followed by Games and more bands. We will be
having horse shoe tournament's or maybe try your luck at Chicken shit Bingo!
There is lots of room for campers and trailers or just ride out and stay in the bike Zone!see you there July4,5,6,7
We have vendors on site and we have a NO glass Policy so please bring your drinks in cans!No kids no dogs Strictly enforced!!!!
Thank you
Stan OjaHorsethief Hideout Special Eventshttp://www.horsethiefhideout.ca/
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Support Paws Fur Thoughts The Long Walk to Sanity
50 dogs, for 50 veterans in 50 days
www.pawsfurthought1.com
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I have to say this is one of the most thought provoking assignments I have written for to date. In years past I have attended the Ride for Dad in Calgary and Edmonton. Both of these events have been celebrated yearly and are well established. My first experience was in Edmonton in June of 2009 where 1154 bikes took part. It was an overwhelming site to behold.
Although I grew up not having a relationship with my Father I have had the opportunity to have many men in my life that have shaped
who I am. I can't imagine not having their influences to help me along my journey through life.
I have a very dear friend who is in his 80's and was recently diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.
This gentleman lost his wife just over 10 yrs ago to Breast Cancer. They were inseparable and to honour her he proudly wears his pink
Ride for DadSwift Current
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Rig Riders Alberta3rd Annual
Poker Run
Saturday, June 22, 2013Registration: includes ride, pig roast & dance $25 (pig roast and dance only - $20)
Start Location: Leduc #1 (Hwy 60 & Hwy 19 - just south of Devon)Breakfast & Registration: 8 am - 10 am (Breakfast $5)
Run Start: promptly at 10:30 am (cards must be in by 5 pm)Poker Hands: 1 card provided at each stop, 1 additional card can be purchased at each stop for $5 each
Prize: $500 will be paid to highest hand Pig Roast & Dance: 6 pm (cash bar)
Camp sites available at Leduc #1
A portion of all funds raised will be donated to Kids With Cancer - www.kidswithcancer.ca
Music Silent Auction
Pig Roast Dance
Some of the Many Sponsors
Bikes staggered and ready for Parade
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ribbon in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. After her passing at the age of 70 he went out and bought his first Harley and still rides it to this day.
The message I learned this past weekend is that many men do NOT talk about it. Imagine my surprise when I learned that many men simply just don't bother to get tested. Much like talking about Breast Cancer was taboo not so long ago. I think it's important to talk about it and often.
Cancer in any form is NOT something to be
ashamed of....I believe there are strength in numbers! I believe the more we talk about it the less importance we give to feelings of shame, weakness, helplessness.
I left my home in Medicine Hat (approximately 200kms away) on Friday afternoon and travelled through some rain and high winds. When I arrived in Swift Current I was greeted by members of the Executive Committee who made me feel right at home.
I had the opportunity to meet National Director of Operations, John McKinlay-Kay who was more than happy to give me some history on the Ride for Dad. He told me that Gary Jans a journalist who happens to be from Herbert, Sask just east of Swift Current was the man responsible for organizing the first Ride for Dad.
In 2000 Gary was working on an unrelated documentary in the Ottawa, Ontario area when he met a man by the name of Charlie Pester. Charlie had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was in declining health. Charlie told Gary that if he had known how easy it was to be tested he would have had a better chance at saving his own life.
Gary was so touched by Charlie's story that he was inspired to do something to bring awareness to how easy preventative testing was. Gary got together with the local Police Association Network and a memorial ride was organized. That was in 2000 and as the saying goes.....the rest is history.
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Registration starts at 9:00am, at 411 41st Ave NE. $Riders: $50 Passengers & Guests: 25
RAFFLE, BBQ LUNCH & STEAK DINNERDANCE FEATURING DJ BARBARO
Information, Registration & Pledge Form visit
freshstartrecovery.ca or call 403-387-6266.
RECOVERING LIVES ONE STOP AT A TIME
AT 10:00 AM RIDERS WILL RECEIVE THEIR
FIRST OF 12 SCAVENGER HUNT CLUES.
The first half of the day
Lunch in Hazenmore
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Today the relationship with the Police Associations across Canada along with Motorcycle Clubs, Motorcycle Enthusiasts, those that have been directly affected by Prostate Cancer and those that have loved ones battling this disease organize 41 events across Canada. There are 29 Motorcycle Rides, 4 ATV Events, 4 Snowmachine Events, 3 Watercraft Events.
I was honoured to be a part of The Swift Current Ride for Dad.
The day started out very wet but that didn't stop the 146 registered participants of which 92 were pre-registered!
Co Chair Brent Watson and his crew did an amazing job of organizing all the bikes in the parking lot of The Big Sky Casino.
Once inside participants were greeted by the more than 40 volunteers wearing bright orange shirts as well as members of the executive.
Coffee and Donuts were available for everyone to enjoy.
Items such as buffs, patches, t-shirts were
available for purchase.A Police escorted parade of bikes left the Casino and made their way through the streets of Swift Current to the delight of several onlookers despite the rainy weather.
Once back at the casino participants left in groups on the 315 km poker run travelling through Hodgeville, on to Hazenmore for lunch of Beef on a Bun and salads, with a stop in Cadillac before completing the run back at Big Sky Casino.
Once everyone returned prizes were given out for the top 3 Poker Hands with 4 of a kind being the top hand of the day and the lucky
participant receiving a GoPro Camera.Prizes were also given out for the top 3 Pledges: 3rd $1080. R Baruba, 2nd $1910 J Dolter, 1st $2000 R Kolskog and an outstanding donation of $20,000 was donated by M Kolville which received a standing ovation by all in attendance.
Dr. Mike Kustof spoke about the importance
The Chase trailer...Lucky we didnt have to use it
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Members of the Committee with M. Kolville (in grey) $20,000.00 donation.
The Crew that came out from Medicine Hat
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of talking with each other about screening.
Trev Deely has donated prizes and for every $200 dollars an individual raises their name will be entered to win. Register with the Ride for Dad to qualify for these prizes.
A total of $48,513.00 had been raised as of Sat June 8, 2013. With the inaugural event a HUGE SUCCESS the bar has been set pretty high for next year but the organizers are ready for that challenge and have asked everyone to set Sat June 7, 2014 aside and come to Swift Current for another successful Ride For Dad.I know I will be there!!
I would like to thank my hosts Larry & Myra for the hospitality in their beautiful home. There's nothing like a comfy bed and a feeling of being welcomed like family. I would also like to thank Danny and Mary Lou for letting me store my BB in their garage in town out of the elements. I'd also like to thank the other members of the committee for the fun weekend.
See you all next year!Denise Dollz
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that
something else is more important than fear.
Meg Cabot
Only in the darkness can you see the stars.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Legal HotelFriday Night Steak Nights during riding season!
Sunday Jams & lots of entertainment.
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Home of the Erin Doyle Poker Run Aug 13th, 2013
Calgary Volunteers required to help out with the ride. We need people for the registration desk, selling 50/50 tickets, raffle tickets, managing the silent auction, helping direct the route, and all sorts of little things that make an event spectacular.
We would also like someone to take on the task of setting up a bike wash.
We provide the soap/buckets/water - you provide the team to do the washing (girls in bikinis?)
DATE: 6/22/2013 (Sat 8:00AM - 4:00PM)LOCATION: Kensington Legion
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8th Annual Bellevue M/C & Ride for Sight Awareness Day
This annual event held to draw attention to the fact that MOTORCYCLES ARE ONCE AGAIN BACK ON THE ROAD and to the RIDE FOR SIGHT Canadas Longest Running Motorcycle Charity event supporting the Foundation Fighting Blindness (this year being held in Ponoka June 21 & 22) drew over 30 motorcyclists to downtown Bellevue in the beautiful Crowsnest Pass this year and with the sun shining down on 15 bikes all cleaned and waxed the crowd was treated to a beautiful array of motorcycles in the yearly show and shine.
This year the Winners were:Dave Andrews (Bellevue) First in the American Touring ClassJohn Lafee (Blairmore) First in American Cruiser ClassRick Woitte (Bellevue) 2nd American Cruiser Class Marlene Turchyn (Sparwood) 3rd American Cruiser Class
Clem Smith (Hill Springs) Best TrikeRick Woitte (Bellevue) Home built Custom BikeJason Moore (Lundbreck) First in Metric Cruiser ClassMurray Tyson (Bellevue) 2nd in Metric Cruiser ClassSean Bradley (Bellevue) 3rd in Metric Cruiser ClassJason Moore (Lundbreck) ran away with the Peoples Choice AwardMike Bixby of Medicine Hat took the Kerry Stanley Longest Distance travelled to reach the event by coming 300 kilometres to participate.
With the Show & Shine complete and everyone full on hamburgers and hot dogs the engines were started and the Poker Run began.
This year the run left the Crowsnest Pass
and headed on into B.C. with the first stop at Ghost Riders Motorsports in Fernie but only after testing the Riders and their passengers patience and skill through not one but two construction zones of dust and mud. From there the bikes headed for highway 93 and south towards the American border and onto the beautiful Baynes Lake road towards Jaffery and the Shell station
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there. After getting cards at the junction of Hwy 3 & 93 as well as Jaffery the riders & passengers headed back towards Alberta once again braving the construction on Highway 3.
Upon arrival back in the Crowsnest Pass and Bellevue the final cards were picked and the Winners were:Nikki Moore of Lundbreck First Place with 4 of a kind (As)Nikki Moore of Lundbreck Second Place with a Full HouseMike Bixby of Medicine Hat Third place With 2 pair (Ks & As)
With everyone once again full of hamburgers and hotdogs, the awards & door prizes hand-ed out, the event was over for another year with over $400 raised for the FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS and everyone encour-aged to participate in the Alberta Ride for Sight taking place this year in Ponoka Alberta on June 21 & 22.
As a final word to everyone that MOTORCY-CLES ARE BACK ON THE ROAD and please watch out for us.
I would like to thank the volunteers: Frank Loseth, Bruce Powell & Randy Navratil(judges Show & Shine), Bruce Powell and John Hes-selgrave (Cooks), Arleen Aird (seller of Re-galia), Dave & Deb (Bellevue Inn), Mike Jansen(poker run) and Keegan, Savanah, Korbyn & Morgan for selling 50/50 tickets. Without the volunteers this event would not happen.
As well I would like to especially thank the sponsors of this event who, without their generous support, it could not be put on:
Sideline Motorcycles Lethbridge , Lethbridge Harley Davidson, Rocky Mountain Yamaha in Pincher Creek, Enduroteck in Cowley, Spokes & Motors Blairmore, Bellevue Inn and Arc Rivals M/C club.
For more information on this event and the Ride for Sight please feel free to contact:Miles HesselgraveCoordinator Crowsnest Pass & Region403-563-0923 or [email protected] or www.rideforsight.com
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Operation Veteran Thunder
On Thursday, June 6th, 2013 in Calgary, several local veteran motorcycle groups were invited to help usher in the Official Dedication and Opening of Poppy Plaza on
Memorial Drive being held that Saturday. This plaza or park commemorates citizens who have served to protect our freedom and security, and is part of the second phase of the Landscape of Memory project.
On two day's notice,
available veteran and supporting members of the CVFR Calgary, 3 CAV, Veteran's Canada MC, UN/NATO and others answered the call to join a group ride organized by Portraits of Honour and Kin Canada.
Fifty-five motorcycles and riders came to Kensington Legion 264 to form up and be led by Calgary Police Services Officer T. J. Hooker (yes, that's his name) along Memorial drive to attend the dedication and show respect at the new memorial.
"Reserved Parking" was provided to the riders by closing off the right hand lane of Memorial Drive next to Poppy Plaza which enhanced the arrival of our "Veteran Thunder". There were many people smiling and waving at us as we came in and put our kickstands down. After all, living in Calgary, who doesn't love a parade?
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Several military groups were already in attendance at the ceremonies in various types of uniform including the Calgary Highlanders, the King's Own Calgary Regiment and members of HMCS Tecumseh.
The camaraderie between these different groups reinforces the sense of community I
am slowly coming to know and enjoy.After the ceremonies, which included bagpipes, drums and horns from the Calgary Highlander's band (led by CVFR Calgary member Hawk) as well as speeches from dignitaries such as Mayor Nenshi, a group of us rode back to Legion 264 for a late lunch. There, between mouthfuls of great food and much laughter, we reinforced our bonds with each other.
As a new rider and supporting member of CVFR Calgary, I was so very honoured to be part of this group and share in the exhilaration of riding to this event in parade formation.
My brothers and sisters... Life is good.
Sigrid "Ziggy" Koelle
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6th Annual Run to the Hills Rally
Just a quick Rally update: This years rally is shaping up great, Whitemud TheBand, and The Wayne Allchin Band will be rockin the beer gardens, Stuntrider Justin King will be returning to once again wow the crowds with his amazing feats of motorcycle agility, young Hannah Belle Prymych is also returning to entertain us Saturday afternoon with her powerful vocals. Numerous vendors have already confirmed including old favorite The Bear Biker Wear.
Gayle Gypsy Taylor will be doing onsite tattoos as well. Pastor Wes of The Rock Ministry will delivering the memorial service and roll call ( if you have lost a loved one and would like them mentioned in the service plz message me) Rumour has it that there will many more mini's this year for the mini mayhem ... many many more exciting things in the wind... will keep ya posted. Ride Safe.
Bob Ross
Thank you Alberta for your support and help to our Friends !!!
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History of the Big Hearts Red Deer
Last year a group of friends and fellow riders got together and were having a BBQ and the topic came up of doing something for the community.
A lot of the larger charity drives are covered multiple times by different groups in our area, so deciding on one was not an easy decision. A few years ago the local hospital in Red Deer did some expanding. As our community is growing at a rapid rate, we finally narrowed it down to raising some money for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Foundation.
We met with Karen Oatway (Fund Development Officer) and she pointed a few wards that needed some equipment. The Neonatal (childrens) ward was chosen by our group this year with a $10,000.00 goal. Boyd and myself took on the responsibility of laying the event out, and the rest of our friends, and friends of friends have really pitched in to get the first year of this event going. As most of the poker run fundraisers are mostly stops at local taverns, we decided to change the venue and include some of the local businesses that are sponsoring the event.
So five local businesses were planned for the route with the sixth being the start and stop at Retro Cycle in Red Deer, in essence this is a 7 stop ride. We now have a large list of sponsors from our area, Saskatchewan, Northern Alberta, and USA. We have collected quite a few door prizes, silent auction items and have some trophy awards for long
distance riders Canada and the USA along with senior and junior riders. The poker run will be $20 a hand with $10 going directly to the Hospital foundation. Pot will be split 50/50 best and worst hand.
There will be one card marked in one of the 5 decks, and the lucky person that draws that card will win a free Dyno Tune for a fuel injected bike at Retro Cycle. Players will have to visit each stop to draw cards, and while you are there, check out the local businesses and see what they have to offer.
Players will also be given a numbered poker chip for each hand purchased, so dont lose them as numbers will be drawn randomly for door prizes ( and there is a lot of items to give away).
The ride will start and end at the Retro Cycle lot registration starting at 9:00 11:00AM, with groups leaving to Gords Smoke Shop in Red Deer south (stop 1), then to Alberta Motorcycle Training in Springbrook (stop2), Innisfail Truck Ranch (stop 3), Monkey Top in Bentley (stop 4), Roses Front Room in Blackfalds (stop 5) then back to Retro Cycle for final door prizes and announce poker run winners.
There will be a bbq trailer running all day graciously donated by Canyon Well Service with all proceeds going back to the Hospital Foundation.
The silent auction items will be displayed all
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day, and there are some really nice items from Custom Mens/Ladies Watches and poker set from Steve Soffa (Las Vegas), Riders Course from AMT,House Duct Cleaning package from Bruins Plumbing a couple of 20 person rib packages from the Canadian Brewhouse, Lee Kennedy (from Idaho) has made a couple bed covers out of donated Harley Tee's from all over the world (they are sweet and you are going to have to bid against me to get one) and.well you are just going to have to show up and see the rest of the items.
Friday night there will be a Meet and Greet at the Resolve Bar/Grill in Blackfalds, and they are hosting a band for the evening for all of us to enjoy. Thanks to Fred and the staff at the Resolve.
Its going to be a great way to spend an afternoon while supporting a great cause in the community. We are hoping to have a good turnout, with groups from Saskatchewan, Ontario, Idaho and Nevada riding in to attend the event. This event is open to all riders, and if you dont ride, you can still bring the family for a burger/pop, and check out the bikes while meeting some awesome people.
Randy Hellmer - Fundraising Coordinator BigHeartsBoyd Rodgers - Event Coordinator BigHearts"
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WILD IN THE HATWILD IN THE HAT Enjoy the adventures of Medicine Hat with its scenic South Saskatchewan
River Valley. Located on the Trans Canada Highway in Southern Alberta.
Ride through endless greenery and view red rock cliffs on the city
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Visit the gas lamp theme in downtown Medicine Hat and historical Medalta
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Experience the unexpected heights of the Cypress Hills Interprovincial
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Be part of the H.O.G. family photo at the worlds largest teepee.
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New statistics are in!First we would like to thank Councillor, and mayoral candidate, Kerry Diotte for his assistance in obtaining the new statistics. We would also like to thank Joe Rodgers, Executive Director of the Edmonton Police Commission for answering our request through Councillor Diotte and providing the updated statistics directly to us.
So what have we learned? M.O.D.E.L. and the Edmonton based motorcycle community is having great success with regards to these tickets. After three years, the stats are still not in favor of the City of Edmonton and the EPS.
We have been provided the stats up to May 2013 in an overall fashion. It's more than telling of the failure and waste of time, tax dollars and resources that this bylaw represents.
As you can see, the City of Edmonton has a total success rate of 21.3% in court. The number quashed to date is 32.5%. going with the trend of our success in court, one could justifiably state that the tickets that were paid voluntarily would follow the same trend making the quashed rate higher and lowering the conviction rate.
It needs to be noted that the reason there is a 33.3% rate of tickets paid is because in the first year, before M.O.D.E.L. had a chance to solidify a defense and become known as an advocacy group in Edmonton, our community simply paid. Another reason for tickets being paid is some people cant afford to take the time off work to fight the ticket. To anyone in that position, please still talk to us first as someone can defend your ticket on your behalf and if our resources are available, that is an option for you.
Now lets look at the same tickets broken down by idle and above idle.Here we see the majority of the tickets fall in the above idle category. There still is the question of if this is how that individual actually rides their motorcycle. The above idle test has always been scrutinized because the individual is basically pulled in and asked to break the law and be issued a ticket.
That is in our opinion, textbook entrapment. Just because the motorcycle may exceed 96db under this test, in no way means that is how it is handled on the streets. With that said, it is clear the majority of tickets issued for failing the above idle test are
thrown out. That percentage is a lot closer in the at idle category where we will need to look into closer to adjust where necessary to ensure better success there.
http://www.modeledmonton.com/1/post/2013/06/new-statistics-are-in.html
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A while back I submitted my business (Steel Tattoos & Body Paint)to the Busted Knuckles Chronicles to be included as an advertiser in the publication. I waited for the ad to be reviewed and one day I got a call from Belt Drive Betty...Renee.
Long story short, we discussed my business and my ad and then Renee made a very flattering comment to me. She told me about her mascot, Road Trip Rita, and said if anyone could bring her to life it would be me. I agreed to make a cast aluminium sculpture for her of her beaver...heh heh, ya there is a lot of room for jokes here for sure.
Here is the story of bringing Road Trip Rita to life.
All casting projects start out by making a master. This can be sculpted from whatever. Most artists use clay or wax for their original design. It took about 30 seconds to realize these items wouldn't work for this project.
The base for this project was made from heavy cardboard that was dipped in hot wax. The log lettering was made from twigs from our lilac tree in my backyard. The bike was constructed from plywood, drinking straws, Bondo and spot filler and a whole lot of miscellaneous items from my goody drawer. Take a look at the gas tank. Does it look like a familiar item? With a little Bondo an old computer mouse becomes a slick gas tank!!!
Rita was originally a wire armature that was covered in a self hardening clay. She was then dipped in hot wax and then her details were added afterwards from wax.
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Once the master models are made, it is time to make the rubber molds off of them. The rubber molds are what I use to make the wax models that go through the rest of the casting process to make her aluminium. The rubber mold makes an exact duplicate of what I have sculpted. Hot was is poured into the molds to give me what is called a second wax. In total there were 7 castings produced to make this project. After the waxes are poured and cleaned up, they get the sprues
attached that allow the molten metal to be poured into the next mold.
The next step is to cover each wax with the first 3 coats of investment by hand. These first coats are applied by hand to ensure every part is covered completely as this is the layer that captures all the detail from the wax pattern. The next step is to then make mold boxes and completely cover the models in a solid block of high temp refractory mix. These molds are turned upside down and
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Ride For Angels June 22rd, 2013
We will be putting together another 700 kms ride that will travel through Lloydminster, Cold Lake, Vermillion, Wainwright, Chauvin, Edgerton, Frog Lake, La Corey, Elk Point,
Bonnyville, Marwayne, and Paradise Hill.
Last year we raised over $35000.00 to send to the Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society to help families with AS and to raise awareness.http://www.rideforangels.blogspot.ca/
Contact Kent Fleming to register at www.rideforangels.blogspot.com,
or call at 780-808-3274.
Itinerary: Parking lot of Edge Harley-Davidson / Lloydminster Honda
7:30 Set up at Lloydminster location8:00 Registration Starts and silent auction items placed10:00 Chase vehicles depart11:00 BBQs at all locations start registrations end3:00 pm BBQs start to shut down to be closed by 45:00 pm, shut down at locations of silent auctions and take down all items7:00 pm, set up starts for taking prizes and food to multiplex for After Party8:00 pm, After Party starts10:00 pm, Goodnight and thanks for coming out!!
loaded into the burn out oven. The sprue opening is placed at the bottom so as the molds are baked and cured over 2 days, all the wax inside, melts out and leaves a negative cavity inside the mold of what the pattern was. These molds are slowly brought up to 950 degrees over 2 days.
After the burn out process the next step is to pour the metal into the molds. The molds are removed from the oven, turned over and liquid aluminium is poured into them. And
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then you wait for everything to cool down.
After a couple of hours, the metal is cool enough to open the molds. A hammer and some elbow grease is what is used to crack open the investment from the castings. You now have your raw castings ready for finishing.
Using a hacksaw, grinders, sandpaper and files. The sprues are cut off and all the blemishes are removed and the castings are
then ready for the final finish.
To finish these pieces I used powder coating and automotive paint. The finished project.....
I want to thank Renee for allowing me to do
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this project. It was an honour and a privilege. Paul, I hope I did justice to your drawing skills.
I hope Rita is a great ambassador to Renee for her first outing on the military conga across Canada. If she brings a smile to a soldiers face, and even more so, saves a life....then the effort and time is the biggest payoff I can hope for. I am a huge supporter of this ride. I know all to well what it stands for. I have 2 bullet holes in me, shrapnel scars and knife wounds. I dont scream any-more, but I still dream.
Ride long and hard Renee and Rita.
P.S. The fun part now. Many people will pet Bettys beaver. Many people will see Bettys beaver. Paul got to draw Bettys beaver. But I got to build Bettys beaver. I know Bettys beaver inside and out....too frigging cool.
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The CMDRA Classes
Super Street
By: Liane Langlois
Super Street is part of the heads up class of racing. This class showcases street bikes with limited modifications
and was created as a safe alternative to illegal street racing.
Clayton Potter races in two classes, Super Street being one of them. He joined the CDMRA in 2008 after going out to watch some races and got hooked. Potter finds Super Street very competitive and has had quite a bit of success.
In 2011 he managed to run 4 of the 6 races, winning 3 of them and placing as runner up in the other with a second place finish overall. That year he set the ET and MPH records as well. Last season Potter was leading the points until the finals in Edmonton where he advised my bike decided it was time to give me some electrical problems, I couldnt solve them and lost in the second round. This resulted in another second place finish overall. Barring any weird issues, Potter should be a force to be reckon with in 2013.
It costs $100 to run in this class per race, not including expenses and gate fees for parts and the crew. Their plates are designated
with S/S and reserved for all makes of street legal with self-starting motorcycle engines only.
There are 8 requirements and specifications that Top Fuel bikes must adhere to in order to race; engine, drive train, suspension & brakes, frame, wheels & tires, body, electrical, and rider.
The engine must by a stock-type engine designed and manufactured for production motorcycle use. There is an unlimited displacement and carburetors, turbochargers, fuel injectors and supercharges may be used in any combination. Nitrous bottles must be stamped with DOT-1800 rating and be securely mounted on the inside perimeter of the frame. These bikes run on gasoline, alcohol and nitrous only where nitromethane is prohibited.
There are three rules for the drive train; chain guards, clutch guard and transmission. Chain and/or belt guards are mandatory meaning they must extend from the center line of the rear axle covering the full length of the exposed swing arm. Lock clutches of any
kind are strictly prohibited. Clutch must be lever activated by the riders hand. The bike must be ridden back up the return road under its own power. Any transmission can be used other than automatic.
The third rule applies to suspension and brakes. Front and rear hydraulic type brakes are mandatory. Minimum rotor size is a 7 inch diameter by 3/16 inch thickness. The handlebars must be at least 20 inches overall with grips removed. The snap back throttle return is mandatory. Any shifter or brake pedal that can be operated with the foot on the peg will be permitted. Air or electric shifters are permitted if the air shift bottles are stamped with DOT-1800 rating and securely mounted.
Aftermarket suspension is permitted but
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Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles?
Contact M.O.D.E.L. for assistance no matter what province in
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wheelie bars are prohibited. Front suspension minimum fork diameter of 32 mm with a minimum travel of 1 inch. A steering damper strongly recommended and mandatory for bikes running 150 mph or more.
There must be a 2 inch minimum ground clearance when traditional under motor exhaust is used but 3 inches when a sidewinder style exhaust is used. Fork straps will be allowed for lowering the front suspension.
With respect to the frame, stock OEM frames are allowed and the VIN must be displayed in the original location. Wheelbase is directly related to rider weight. A weigh in will take place during tech at the start of every weekend event. Rider weight will include all racing gear.
Please see the rulebook on the CMDRA website for the complete table regarding rider weight and added wheelbase over stock. The Maximum permissible wheelbase is 70 inches for all entrants. Ballasts of any kid is
prohibited.
Front wheel is a minimum diameter 16 inches with a maximum diameter of 21 inches. The rear wheel must have a minimum diameter of 15 inches with a maximum of 18 inches. DOT motorcycle street tires must be used with 2/32 tread on front and rear. Slicks are prohibited. Stock fuel tanks are mandatory.
All main body parts, including the tail sections, must have stock appearance and shape. Extended tail and fairings are permitted.The seat should be stock OEM or seat with a step to prevent rider from sliding backwards.Any ignition system is permitted and the bike must be equipped with a positive ignition cut-off attached to the rider with a lanyard of rawhide, wire, etc. Functional charging systems with functional head and tail lights are required and must be on during all events.
All bikes must be self-started or external electric starter where roller or push starts
prohibited. Traction control, wheelie control and rate of acceleration devices are strictly prohibited and the mandatory penalty is forfeiture of all points earned up to that point of the race season. Entrants are limited to passive-only data recording and may not use that data generated by the data recorder system to affect or control any function of the motorcycle.
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AM MX Nationals2013 Western Canadian Amateur
National Temple Hill Motorcycle Park Raymond, Alberta June 26 29, 2013
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2013 Eastern Canadian Amateur National Motocross Deschambault
Deschambault, Quebec July 26 27, 2013Click here for more info
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General Trials Information
2013 Observed Trials Schedule
Jun.23 MRSI Challenge Trial, Fallen Timber
Jul.21 Wildhorse Trial, YaHa Tinda Rd, (Mountainaire/Sundre)
Aug.4 Moose Mountain Trial, Fallen Timber
Aug.25 Muskeg Trial, Cremona
Aug.31 Crowsnest Trial, Race Creek
Sep.15 Whispering Pines, Waiparous Creek
Oct.20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL Schedule
Contact email: [email protected]
It is very important to note that only CMDRA licenses will be accepted if you are running 9.99 or quicker.
The helmet must be a full face helmet, must be Snell 05 or ECE 22.05 approved. The rider must be in full leathers where if it is in two pieces, there must be a zipper to join the two pieces at the waist. Chest protection is mandatory.
The rider must wear leather boots or shoes that cover the ankles and full finger semi or full gauntlet leather gloves with double armor reinforcement in the palm and finger/knuckle area on the hands. Chest protectors are mandatory and must meet SFI 46.1 specifications. Race school is mandatory for first time racers.
So there you have it, Super Street in a nutshell. For a more complete list of rules and regulations, please visit www.cmdra.com. Before we get started on this next class, I would like to take this opportunity to wish Devin Pelrine a speedy recovery.
The CMDRA was in Grand Bend, Ontario this past weekend and on Friday night, during a
test and tune ride, Devin came off his Top Fuel bike at the end of the track. He has suffered some serious but not life threatening injuries to his back and neck.
He continues to remain in hospital in London.
Our thoughts are with all the Pelrines during this time and look forward to when Devin can return to the track.
Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly,
may alight upon you.
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
http://www.avfta.ca
We are Moving to Castrol Speedway - Watch our web
site for all the details!
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Hailey Larson dominates opening round of Women's Nationals
Defending Western Womens champ Hailey Larson stole the show at Round 1 of the Wom-ens Nationals, which are now staged at some of the Monster Energy Motocross Nationals the Saturday before the main event.
Winning both motos with little competition from the rest of the field, Larson takes the early points lead with a perfect score of 50 points.
The Canadian women will have to step it up
a level or two if they are going to keep Larson from claiming the national championship.Wild Rose MX Park in Calgary, AB hosts Round 2 of the Womens Nationals Saturday, June 15th.
Womens Overall Results - Round 11. Hailey Larson (Hon) 1-12. Rachel Springman (KTM) 3-23. Shelby Turner (KTM) 2-44. Larissa McGlynn (KTM) 4-35. Sara King (Hon) 6-57. Courtney Stetler (Yam) 8-78. Bailey Pozdnekoff (Kaw) 9-89. Meagan Hunt (Yam) 12-910. Jackie Schott (Kaw) 10-11
Canadian Motosport Racing Corp. 905-642-5607 [email protected]://cmrcracing.com19 Hilltop TrailStouffville, L4A 7X4
I never want to change so much that people can't recognize me.
Taylor Swift
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CMRC Western Canadian Womens Nationals - Round 1 - 1st Hailey Larson 2nd Rachel Spring-
man 3rd Shelby Turner www.psra.ca
The preliminary track schedule for 2013 is posted on our Google cal-endar. Please go to www.psra.ca to check it out and for the calendar address so you can add it to what-ever calendar application you use.
Our new website is up and running!
National Series - 2013Round 2 & 3 - Calgary, AB June 29 - July 1Round 4 - Chilliwack, BC August 3-4Round 5 & 6 - Quesnel, BC August 10-11Round 7 - Martensville, SK September 1Round 8 - Edmonton, AB September 7-8
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Wardlow AB: This past weekend marked the 65th Annual Piston Run, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club in the coastal mountains just outside of Chilliwack BC . The long heritage of this event guaranteed a stellar event to kick off as the first round of World Enduro Canadas Royal Distributing Canadian Cross Country Championship (CXCC).
The Piston Run story begins on Friday for Vernon, BCs Victoria Hett, when she travelled to Sacramento, California to take on Geico EnduroCross. Starting the day off well, Victoria and Valley MotoSports Husaberg TE 250 went to the heat races with the fastest lap times in the ladies class. Despite a
great start due to her first gate pick, she crashed heavily in a tire section and was pinned beneath her bike, and out of position to move into the night show. Her speed was dampened in her last chance qualifier, and she again missed advancing to the main, by a tire width.
A true competitor, Victoria, packed up and headed north, arriving in the Piston Run pits
at 6 a.m. after travelling 1400 km during the night. It became obvious that the tough luck from Sacramento was a huge motivator, as Victoria led from the start and never looked back, taking the top step of the Intermediate class podium.
In the Pro class, Kitimat BCs Ben Rego, Airdrie ABs Shane Cuthbertson, and HillCrest Mines ABs Ryan Linderman lined up on the first row of the 24 rider start. After a stellar start, first year Pro, Ryan Linderman succumbed to pressures of the stacked Pro class and finished in 13th position without any drama or crashes. It is an admirable finish for Ryan, as he kept it on two wheels in an environment that hes never raced before. Hell build on this, stated Lee Fryberger, CGRT team manager. Ben and Shane rounded the first lap inside the top five and jockeying positions to finally finish 4th and 5th respectively.
CGRTs next event is this next weekend at the Porcupine Hills
Hare Scrambles, Round 2 of the CXCC. Follow us on facebook at Corner Grass Racing Team, www.cornergrass.com and twitter, @HETT-Racing, @cgrt20, @cgrt77 and @cgrt96.
CGRT would like to thank the following for their support: Husaberg Canada, Valley Motosports, A&E Racing and Marine, Gamma Sales, Fly Racing, Dragon Goggles, Emperor Racing, Atlas Brace Technologies, ProMoto Billet, FMF, Warp 9, Dunlop Tires, TM DesignWorks, SIDI, USWE Sports, Shorai Batteries, Matrix Concepts, Ryno Power Sports Supplements, Fasst Company, Motorex, HiTech Bracing, PG Graphics, Riders Edge Suspension, Rekluse Canada, Omega Transport, Advanced Pavement Technologies, and Twin Air.
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Cuthbertson, Piston Run
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Szoke Prefaces the CSBK Weekend with a Win
Jordan Szoke prefaces the very first Mopar Canadian Superbike National Championship weekend with a win at Kelso Conservation Area in a very different discipline.
I use mountain bike racing as a way to train for roadracing. says Szoke I spend countless hours on my bicycle to remain competitive on my superbike, it just seemed natural to transition my competitive nature from just training on my bicycle to racing it.
The Weekly Kelso Mountian Bike Race Series is held at the Kelso Conservation Area, with a full calendar hosting 14 races plus a finale event at the end of the season. The series has welcomed many professional O-Cup and Canada Cup racers offering a good training ground with some of the best climbs that Southern Ontario has to offer.
It was an interesting race, it wasnt your typical head down, heart thumper. It was more of a mental game. Which, of course, is right up my alley. smiles Szoke.
Jordan plans to continue to represent Bicycle Works in the Kelso series and schedule allowing, challenge the very best in a few Ontario Cup Series Races.
My supporter, Bicycle Works, is the title sponsor for the series this season, I am really gunning to bring the #1 plate back to the shop this year.
Shannonville Motorsport 1.5 mile Pro Track located just east of Belleville Ontario Canada will be hosting the Canadian National season opener June 7-9. For ticket information visit: www.csbk.ca
Jordan Szoke - Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper
Kelso Conservation Area - June 4th - photo courtesy of Steve@Bicycle Works
Jordan would like to thank:Waznie Racing Inc, BMW Motorrad, Parts Canada, Alpinestars, HJC, Pirelli, Motul, BlackfootDirect.com, Yoshimura, Vortex, Hotbodies, RobbieO Enterprises, DID, NGK, BK Designs, Oakley, Ohlins, Moto-Mod Suspension, ViSalusSport.com, Stomp Grip, Chickenhawk, Strodes, Bicycle Works, photobOb, Fonthill Art and Home, Ossa Canada Motorcycles
The past has no power over the present moment.
Eckhart Tolle
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So where do we let freedom end. SGI, the local insurance provider in Saskatchewan, has proposed installing tracking devises on volunteer motorcycles so that they can compile data on rider habits in order that they can revamp
our current rates. You see SGI does not believe the data collected by the hundreds of insurance companies across North America, data collected from millions of miles, millions of customers is valid.
When I was preparing to present to SGI at their rate review hears I sought out insurance rates from a wide variety of insurance companies.
They ask me a variety of questions using the answers I gave them to slot me into a risk category basing my insurance on that. Having over twenty-five years driving experience and no accidents or tickets gives a great rate. But there are more. Having a 1A airbrake endorsement to drive 18-wheelers lowers it more. Having some university education lowers my risk even more as well as having an office job, wife and kids. Even belonging to a riding group meant that I am a lower risk of being involved in an accident.
However in Saskatchewan SGI feel that I am the same risk of being in an accident as my
unemployed alcoholic single brother who has several DUI's.
The initial information given on the tracking devise seemed promising even though intrusive. I don't get to ride my bike as nearly as much as I like, typically only logging on local miles.
My downfall is I speed on the highway. I could follow the law for a year if it meant lower insurance rates but soon SGI showed their true colors. Instead of a one time thing or a fractional sampling of the riding public SGI goal is to install these devises on all bikes, all the time. A little computer constantly
uploading our speed, location, braking, g-forces in curves to Big Brother in the sky to keep us in line.
SGI has admitted that they hope to refine the technology even farther to install them on all vehicles in the province.
While the tracing devises may give a snap shot they don't fully explain all situations and is ripe for abuse by the insurance company. It
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is no stretch of imagination to see SGI deny accident claims because the black box doesn't show we braked when in reality we used counter steering or denying a claim because had we not sped ten minutes before we would not have been in the intersection when the other car ran the red light.
Don't think it will happen? Think again. I have personally talked and seen the reports from truck drivers who have had that exact thing happen to them.
So do we sacrifice our freedom to save money? Roll the dice that big business will not abuse the information they collect. Hope that they will not sell that information to the highest bidder.
Everyday our population give away more and more rights in the name of protection. Unfortunately that protection is for big business and government.
-bad Uncle Monkey
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 5
3 June 2013 Date Event/Location Contact Date Event/Location Contact
8 Jun
Whos Your Daddy ? Ride For Prostate Cancer Reg: 11am-noon Prairie HD, Regina, SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Jul
2nd Annual Show & Shine Noon 4 pm Riders Gear Shop 1455 Rose St., Regina, SK
Keith (306)545-4327
8 Jun
Test Our Metal Start: 9:00 am End: 5:00 pm Redline HD Saskatoon SK
Rich (306)934-2750
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis, SD
sturgis.com
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
8 Jun
Ride For Dad Reg: 7am-9:45am Living Sky Casino Swift Current, SK
Scott (306)741-3380
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St., Regina, SK End at Arm River Rec Site, SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
9 Jun
Test Our Metal Demo Day #1 Start time: 9:00 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St., Regina, SK
Zena (306)522-1747
23 Aug
13th Annual Toyker Run Register 11am - noon Salvation Army, Assiniboia, SK
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St. Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St. Victor, SK
www.stvictorboogie.com
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
25 Aug
Yorkton Hog Poker Run Times: TBA Yorkton, SK
Yorkton HOG Kelly
(306)783-1999
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Elbow Fairgrounds, Elbow, SK Email Al at: [email protected]
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
8 Sep
10th Annual Breast Cancer Screening Ride Times: TBA, Prairie HD 1355 McIntyre St., Regina, SK
Jenn (306)584-2030
23 Jun
Ride For The Breath Of Life Kinettes Club Poker Run Assiniboia, SK
Jesse (306)354-2835
14 Sep
Test Our Metal Yorkton HD , 86 7th Ave. S Yorkton, SK
Rick or Kelly (306)783-1999
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times: TBA Carlyle, SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
15 Sep
Test Our Metal Demo Day #2 Start time: 9:00 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St., Regina, SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-7 Jul
Tannas Valley Memorial Teddy Bear & Poker Run Reg: 9am at Gibbys Pub Estevan, SK
Jackie (306)421-9006
18 Sep
Test Our Metal Start: 9:00 am End: 5:00 pm Redline HD Saskatoon SK
Rich (306)934-2750
20 Jul 3rd Annual Poker Run Register Noon 1 pm. S.I.R Clubhouse, Congress, SK
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us, Leaves 1:00 pm sharp Regina, SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
20 Jul
2nd Annual Fallen Brothers & Sisters memorial Run Leave: 10:00 am Superstore, 4450 Rochdale Blvd. Regina, SK
D & T Customs Dave
(306)536-3460
28 Sep
Fall Spectacular @ Yorkton HD 86 7th Ave., S. Yorkton, SK
HD Shop (306)783-1999
Created by: Captain Ron [email protected] Donison 2013
CAV Canadian Army Veterans MU, CMA Christian Motorcycle Assoc., HOG Harley Owners Group, CMC Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH Ladies of Harley, MJCA Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc., RMAI Regina Motorcycle Assoc. Inc., SIR Southern Independent Riders.
When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then Im already better than
them.
Marilyn Monroe
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm : Prairie Harley-Davidson open for business as usual (but maybe we'll offer up some fun in-store surprises?!)
9:30 am - 11:00 am: Poker Run Registration - organized by the Regina H.O.G. Chapter - Everyone Welcome!!
12:00 pm - 9:00pm: Smokin' Okies BBQ3:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Live Music!! Shane Reoch, Random Groove, Evan Chambers &
the Third Alarm (more TBA)5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Beer Garden
Please drink responsibly, dont drink and drive.
A HUGE Thank-You to our friend Brian Locke for organizing, arranging, scheduling, planning, re-arranging and generally doing everything to get this party going!
Copyright 2012-2013 Prairie Harley-DavidsonAll Rights Reserved
1355 McIntyre StreetRegina. SK. Canada
306.522.1747
Page 1 of 1110th Anniversary Summer Festival
6/3/2013http://www.prairiemotorcycle.com/festival.html
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The Assiniboia Kinette Club is hosting a Motorcycle and Classic Car Poker Run Sunday, June 23, 2013 Barbeque Lunch provided to participants 12:00 at the Kin Hut (711-1st St W, Assiniboia) Riders Leave at 1:00 Stops in Limerick, Lafleche, Gravelbourg, Mossbank and ends in Assiniboia at the Kin Hut Route is approximately 145 km Registration is $25 and can be done at the event or online at www.rideforthebreathoflife.ca Start collecting pledges today! Call Jesse at 354-2835 for more details Proceeds go to Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Saskatchewan Ride for SightJune 22 - 23
In the community of Elbow, SK.This will be a weekend family
orientated event.We are looking for volunteers.If you are interested in helping out contact: Al Brewer through
Facebook
Dare to KnowWhat your body
needs to heal itself!
The BodyTalk Systemwith Practitioner: Bev Groot
To book an appointment or find out more about the BodyTalk System call:
306.981.5686
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Become a member at: www.saskrage.org
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What YOU Can DOContact your local MLA:http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/mlas/http://www.elections.sk.ca/voters/find-my-constituency
Contact the Rate Review Panel:Saskatchewan Rate Review PanelPO Box 1301Saskatoon, SKS7K 3N1
E-mail: [email protected]
Toll Free: 1-877-368-7075
Saskatoon: (306) 934-1948
Join the Movement on Facebook and let your friends know:http://www.facebook.com/groups/203829343093351/
June 23 Davidson June 30 Cudworth July 7 Outlook July 14 Waskasiu July 21 Dundurn July 28 39 Mile Corner Aug 4 North Battleford Aug 11 Rosthern Aug 18 Elbow Aug 25 Humboldt Sept 1 Outlook Sept 8 Blaine Lake Sept 15 Davidson Sept 22 Melfort Sept 29 Biggar
www.sask.northernstarsrider.ca
Pondarosa MH & RV ParkLocated on Trans Canada Highway
east side of Swift Current, SK Ph: (306) 773-5000
Open all year!
RV and Tenting sites creekside ~Full or Partial Hook-ups Bathrooms/Showers ~ Laundry Facilities ~ Internet
CAA Approved
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RAGE STATUS UPDATEThe 2013 SSRP Hearing Decision Results
This is the actual results of the Plan for motorcycles only!!
The SRRP RECOMMENDS the MC rate increase remain clawed back from 70% to 15 % max for the Aug. implementation date.
The SRRP SUGGESTS NOT RECOMMENDS, that the rate rebalancing for Motorcycles be deferred until the results of the Motorcycle Review Committee are out, and implemented, and the impact of those initiatives understood.
The SRRP'S Recommends the Muiti-year rate increase proposed in SGI's Rate Package be limited to 2013 ONLY...and that SGI be required to file for each additional year, in the year the Increase is proposed for.
THAT MULTI-YEAR rate increase is still Looming....BE AWARE of that!
What this all means:The 1.03% rate increase and the 1.23%
surcharge are recommended by the SRRP for Aug. 2013 for ALL VEHICLES.
The Rate Rebalancing for motorcycles which could take the MC rate as high as 15% MAX, is what the SRRP is "Suggested" to be deferred until the MC Review Panel Decisions and Results have been implemented and the affect known.
The ongoing proposed MC Rate increases beyond the 2013 Rate Increase, are NOT Recommended.
Also:The SRRP's mandate is very narrow and although the SRRP did take all of the evidence including the R.A.G.E. evidence (The RAGE COUNTER PROPOSAL) into account, the scope of the mandate of the SRRP is too narrow for them to make recommendation based on some of the evidence provided such as the SDR portion of the the R.A.G.E. Package and the reclassification proposal.
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CMA 2013 Wednesday Night Ride Schedule Date Destination Date Destination
24-Apr White City 17-Jul Fort Qu'Appelle 1-May Craven & Lumsden 24-Jul Southey 8-May Belle Plaine 31-Jul Milestone
15-May Southey 7-Aug Moose Jaw 22-May Regina Beach* 14-Aug Strasbourg* 29-May Milestone 21-Aug Chamberlain
5-Jun Fort Qu'Appelle 28-Aug Silton 12-Jun Strasbourg* 4-Sep Regina Beach* 19-Jun Solstice Loop TBA 11-Sep Belle Plaine 26-Jun Indian Head 18-Sep Lumsden
3-Jul Moose Jaw 25-Sep Balgonie 10-Jul Silton
Info-Randy 584-9709 Leave Northgate Mall 6:30pm sharp * loop ride - brief stop for gas or stretch
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As a result SRRP'S is asking the Provincial Government to widen the scope of what the SRRP'S can consider and make recommendations on. Having said that the SRRP'S is looking for support for widening the scope of the SRRP to include considering and making recommendations in the future based on evidence such as R.A.G.E. presented.
Note:The SRRP'S does not have APROVAL Power, the SRRP'S is limited to RECOMMENDING, or NOT RECOMMENDING or Suggesting.
Once the SRRP has made their decisions or recommendation public, the Proposal and the SRRP Decision is then handed to the Premier, Cabinet and Caucus to either Approve or Deny!! Therefore the final decision is now is in the hands of the Provincial Government.
R.A.G.E. ACTION:R.A.G.E. Members must IMMEDIATELY contact the Premiers Office, the Minister for SGI and Crown Investments Corp, and their individual MLAS!!
Demand the Government ACCEPT the SRRP'S recommendation to defer the RATE Rebalance INCREASE until the MC Review Committee has made theirs final recommendation AND the recommendations are implemented and the results and affect are known!!!
This is another round PEOPLE....it is another letter, phone call, e-mail campaign that IS CRITICAL to our success. I told everybody from the beginning....this is going to be a l-o-n-g process....we must stay in it for the long
haul in order to be successful. PHONE - EMAIL LETTERS -PETITION again.
We are wining little by little bit by bit, BUT, we need folks to RALLY AGAIN...BE HEARD....BE THAT LOUD VOICE....these are your elected members in the Legislature....YOUR ELECTED Premier....LET HIM KNOW WHAT TO DO.....LET HIM HEAR LOUD and CLEAR!!!!
If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the
answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.
Nora Roberts
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