They are coming in hard and heavy now...check out our event calendars regularly as we are updating every day right now! I'm trying to get as much done as possible before I hit the road on the 2nd of January. I hope to see 2008 be the best riding year… Read more »
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I am in the process of adding about 120 competition events to the calendars. I have the Alberta Dirt Riders and the Peace Motocross info loaded. I will be working on the PNWMA events for BC. We are waiting … Read more »
I hope everyone finds themselves surrounded by friends and family and that you all have the most Merry of Christmas's and a happy and prosperous new year. Please, stay safe out there. BD Betty … Read more »
I am really sad to say that the people who read the paper have not been talking to the advertisers. We have 2 more businesses that say they can't afford to advertise because they get no response from you, the readers. I know you guys read this thing,… Read more »
This has been a really tough week at our house. One of my husband's friends went head to head with a semi and is now in critical and unstable condition in the Kamloops hospital. Another is undergoing cancer treatments on the other side of the country… Read more »
I knew that there were a whack of motorcycle events happening every year but even my eyes are popping. Right now I am adding as many as 30 events a day. Everything from groups meetings and ride nights to coffee nights & breakfast rides, runs, rallies… Read more »
I'ts 15 to 7 on Thursday night and I popped in to set up a new member. I was working in the administration portion of the site and was amazed to see that we had 22 people on line. Myself and Ali were the only 2 members. I've asked her to get a show h… Read more »
Well after all of the destruction and construction I finally get to move into my new office tomorrow. It's amazing what elbow grease, drywall and paint can do for an old attached garage! It's been really weird an frustrating working between 2 offices… Read more »
Today is our wonderful web mistress's birthday. I hope you will join me in wishing Ali a wonderful day! I have been updating the event calendars as more and more groups and businesses are confirming their event dates and meetings. If you know of an e… Read more »
Between IBlogger experiencing some technical difficulties for a few days and the fact that I have been painting the old garage here at home to make a bigger office for myself I have been very busy. Ali has been coding her fingers to the bone as you c… Read more »
We acquired a web site called www.canadianriders.ca "Riders in need have a friend indeed" It's a web site about riders who are willing to help out when you are broke down on the road. Ali and I will start revamping that site and trying to get more ri… Read more »
Well it looks like a good number of riders are checking out all of the new tools, our forum is only a few weeks old and seems like it's catching on. If anyone has any comments on the site, new tools you'd like to see or functionality or navigation is… Read more »
One more big data entry job done! I do believe I have everyone loaded into the new members format. If you can't log in or have any challenges just give either Ali or myself a holler - we'll get you up and running as soon as we can. There are going to… Read more »
Hi everyone, Ali has our new membership program loaded. I am going through every one's files and updating information and trying to contact everyone. If you aren't showing up yet, give me another day or so, then if we lost you you might have to re re… Read more »
Why do so many motorcycle shops and retailers not want to advertise in a phone book for your saddlebags? Send me your thoughts on the subject at: bdbetty@gmail.com I'd love to hear what you think. BD Betty PS - I have almost reached my goal of 1,500!… Read more »
I'm just cooking with gas today - almost 1,200 entries in our on line phone book. My goal, by Wednesday to have 1,500.....we are getting there! Have a great day! BD Betty … Read more »
There are some very sad things going on in the motorcycle industry here in Canada, and it looks like the motorcycle industry here is going to go through much of what our brothers and sisters south of the border are going through - a slow down. Compan… Read more »
It's been slow going but we are over 1/4 of the way through the data entry for the new riders phone book! If I can keep up this pace the phone book will be ready to go to the printer in December! I hope you will take the on line version for a test dr… Read more »
Ok gang - Up until now we had no real way to allow people to sign up for free memberships. Spammers and hackers being our biggest fear. However, the content management system we use has now got the tools we needed and so... So now, even if you don't … Read more »
Ali has been adding components to the web sites in a fast and furious manner which always means a learning curve for me. The newest component allows us to manage our membership better. Now new members get tools specific to the group they are in so Ri… Read more »
If you haven't taken Belt Drive Betty's Little Black Book for a test run - you should check it out! http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_sobi2&Itemid=182 We now have over 850 businesses which means I am pushing the 25% mark for… Read more »
Hope your Turkey Day was a good one. This has been a rough week on some levels. Through a whole series of Murphy's Laws striking I went from 5 people helping me to no one helping me - all in one day. 2 Days later I had 2 people volunteer to help out,… Read more »
Well, yesterday morning we woke to snow here in GP...yuck! A reminder to all, bike shops and painters/airbrushers really appreciate having their work load spread out. Jamming them up in March only puts strain on everyone. Book your appointments NOW! … Read more »
We have just installed our new events calendar management system, it is highly searchable by event type and is broken down by province to make your event and group information easy to find. We can now carry your Group Meetings, ride nights, breakfast… Read more »
I hate typing, why did I ever get myself into a business with this much data entry? Oh well, here I am! Over 700 entries are now in the phone book as I work my way across the country. When I get frustrated or fed up with doing that, I have been doing… Read more »
I have been doing data entry until I think my arms are going to fall off! The good news is the phone book is progressing really well. The Alberta section is almost complete, Marg is working on BC and when I complete Alberta in the next day or so I wi… Read more »
In the last week the phone book entries have doubled! www.beltdrivebetty.com Check it out and if you have a category to recommend let us know! We have also received our first contest submission for the Preferred and Referred Customer Service Contest!… Read more »
So, are you watching this thing grow? http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_sobi2&Itemid=182 It's already a great tool and we've only just begun! 275 entries out of 4,000 are entered so far and now with the help of Marge Vatman … Read more »
Well - we are at 35 members already! It's been a rough week between Jim Sanderson's wake and funeral and the phone book marketing materials - but I am getting unburied! Slowly... Have a great day - hope you have all had a good Saturday and hope Sund… Read more »
At last nights Toys for Tots meeting in Grande Prairie, 20 people signed up to become members of AIM-Can AIM-Can is a not for profit that provides assistance to motorcyclists when they have an accident. If you are interested in getting involved with … Read more »
Hi guys, I know I have not been on here as much as I'd like to but I have been working at a furious pace to get the online version of our phone book up and running. At the same time as we are working on the on line one we are working on the print ver… Read more »
Another couple of days of major data entry work and we begin sales for our National Phone Book for Riders. The resource will be available in print and on line. Bare with me and the lack of info here on my blog for a wee bit longer. Once I get involve… Read more »
I finally made it home on Tuesday night only to hear that a local rider, Garry Wilson had passed away on his way to Sturgis (He and a deer collided). I attended his funeral on Wednesday and it was a wonderful celebration of his life. Unfortunately, w… Read more »
Getting internet access has been interesting and it is so nice to finally have it... It has been an absolutely amazing time here. 2 of our Canadian builders out of 6 that attended the World's finished in the top 20! Roger Goldammer won the Metric Cha… Read more »
Well, I'm on the road with the boyz....we'll be in Sturgis tonight. When I'm on a better computer - one with a key board that works properly I'll fill you in a bit on this trip - it's been wonderfulT! … Read more »
This should be a trip to remember! I'm packed, bike is facing the driveway and in a couple hours I begin my next trek... Mad Hat - then Sturgis - should prove very interesting considering I haven't been to Sturgis in 23 years...... I'll try and drop … Read more »
I am working overtime to be ready to leave Friday morning for Drumheller. Saturday morning my bud, Jayne and I are going to go catch the drags in the Hat, on Sunday I'll finish the paper and Monday I head for meetings in Moose Jaw, Regina, Winnipeg, … Read more »
Spoke with Don "Ho's" wife Pat, he's doing much better. They are thinking of moving him out of ICU in another day or two, that's great news! I am thankful for groups like AIM - and after this I know Pat and Don will be too. Who knows, we might get ou… Read more »
Finally I am back on the Internet and touch wood it looks like its stable again! I was planning to head out to the Muscle Run but I have the Flu so.... Yah I think I'll stay wrapped in a blankie. Wherever your travels take you this weekend - ride saf… Read more »
I'm glad to finally get on here - I have had limited internet connectivity for about 10 days now. One minute it works and the next....and thier customer service is soooo very good. NOT Anyway Hawg Flatts was a good time - I'm hoping to get to a few m… Read more »
I spoke with Don's wife Pat and she informs me that Don now has pneumonia and that is causing some grave concerns. I have also spoken to some of the gents from AIM Vancouver and they tell me that there have been 2 deaths and another couple of serious… Read more »
Local Grande Prairie Rider and one of Toys for Tots of Grande Prairie’s Founder Don “Ho” McLaughlin went down just outside of Prince George a few nights ago. The Prince George AIM Chapter found out that he was being transported to Vancouver General H… Read more »
The 2007 Canadian Championship of Bike Building was a great time! There were major last minute changes to the show due to injuries sustained by some of our performers. There was drama in both the Riding Beauties competition and the Canadian Champions… Read more »
The Peace Motorcross Association needs flag people, lap counters and other sundre volunteer positions filled at Rock Valley Raceway just outside of Grande Prairie. They feed you and pay $50! If you can help out in any way please contact Lou Maffret a… Read more »
I had a really great birthday and want to pass along to Glenn Roberts from Motorcycle Mojo a Happy Birthday! He and I share June 19th as our birthday! Haven't been able to ride much this last 2 weeks with the bike show only 10 days away - hence I am … Read more »
Mary and I have teamed up to provide a great prize to one lucky person - go to both Toad Rock and the Canadian Championships & win a Cruzin Cooler! Lou of Rocky's Ride for Diabetes will be leaving the Canadian Championships at 2 - 2:30 on Saturday fr… Read more »
Getting the last of the paper work done before the Canadian Championship of Bike Building. Inspite of everything, all the hiccups and challenges we are as ready as we can be. With over 70 vendors, some of Canada's most beautiful motorcycles, a burn o… Read more »
I have been on the road for the past week, I am still on the road! I love it. My husband was quite surprised when he realized I have over 5500kms on the bike already and by the time I get home I will be close to 6,500 - as I expressed to him - I have… Read more »
We have 4 confirmed entrants in the first Canadian Riding Beauties Contest. They are: Jennifer Nakonechny from Regina Saskatchewan Daphne MacDonald from Spruce Grove Alberta April Ireland from Calgary Alberta Lisa Henriksen from Rocky Mountain House … Read more »
We just updated the events again - man is this riding community a busy one. If you have an event or know of one that isn't listed - get it to us. The listing is free and over 60,000 riders will have a chance to see it that way. Remember the paper is … Read more »
We are polling our readers to find out their thoughts on the new Victory Vision Street Tour models. The poll can be found on the home page, right hand side on www.beltdrivebetty.com We'd love to know what you think..... … Read more »
The Results from our first ever “Busted Knuckle Chronicles” Rider Survey: These statistics have been amassed over the last 8 months. They are not scientific, they are however a fairly accurate reflection of our subscribers & community from Coast to C… Read more »