Alberta Roads filled with deadly and flying debris?

<i><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is a subject that is VERY close to my heart and one I think we need to start SCREAMING about. Debris on our roads, unsafe loads and the ensuing chaos and injuries.</span></span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yesterday a man<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/1649-ab-rider-down/6067-falling-scrap-metal-severs-motorcyclists-leg"> lost his leg when a forklift arm came of of the deck of a semi</a> hauling scrap metal. The rider is apparently from BC... Officials said the man was eastbound with a group of other motorcyclists when a commercial semi-trailer approached from the opposite direction along Hwy. 1A, east of the Morley townsite. Last month a woman in an SUV was killed when the brake drum from a Semi flew into her vehicle in that Southern AB country...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Folks - I wear braces for the rest of my life all because some jerk wad did not tie his load of canoes down properly.   A rider here in Grande Prairie a few years back was seriously injured when a 4x4 came off of a welding truck deck...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Flying debris, improperly maintained commercial vehicles and bad road repairs are HUGE dangers for everyone but more so for motorcyclists. As we all know when stuff happens on a bike, it goes bad REAL fast.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">With all of the hulla ballu about the noise from motorcycles I wonder what would happen if WE actually started pushing back?</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Maybe we need to start pushing to have our road ways become safer by insisting the DOT do it's job and ticket truckers who come out of the bush with mud up over the rails or the lazy ones who won't tarp their loads and salt and pepper us going down the road (think of the windshield claims that wouldn't be on cars and pick ups if we forced the issue).</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When we see an unsafe road repair - if we documented it - and sent it in to the department of highways and infrastructure - I wonder what would happen if they got flooded with paper work?</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The sad thing is, here in Canada I doubt it will ever happen that we could sustain enough anger or indignation to make much of an impact - we Canadians (not just the bikers but Canadians in general - we are too complacent and we think someone else will do it) - we are either too busy or unmotivated for the most part - at least that has been my experience...I got petitions in from Saskatchewan & Central AB tourists over the Edmonton Bylaw - NONE from any other province - Not a ONE. How freaking sad is that? Yet there isn't a rider in this country that isn't affected by what Edmonton has done - everyone acts isolated - well, that's Edmonton's problem, I live in Calgary or Vancouver, or Saskatoon or Windsor...read the news people - educate yourselves Right across NORTH AMERICA the push to quiet the noise from motorcycles is becoming a deafening roar and in North America there are 11 MILLION if us yet hardly a whimper and when there is it is from the same tired and over worked freedom fighters who really deeply care about protecting their community.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am so saddened at the lack of indignation and action on the parts of my brothers and sisters - what is it going to take for 11 MILLION bikers/Riders/Enthusiasts of the cruising/touring community to get on the band wagon and start pushing back? We are supposed to be representative of our freedoms in these two great countries and yet...we appear to have our proverbial tails between our legs and letting the whiners of the world win...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Time to step up people, time to make some prolonged noise...I am a Biker - I am fed up with shitty roads, unsafe loads, disgustingly discriminatory laws and inattentive drivers.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">How about you? Where do you stand on this topic? I would dearly love to know....</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Also in the news today:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are many deaths and accidents to report in the<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/rider-down"> Rider Down</a> section on Belt Drive Betty dot Com</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Members of the <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6073-traffic-stop-hell-for-members-of-motorcycle-club">Hells Angels on their way</a> to the Annual Red & White National Party being held in Calgary this year were jacked up in Manitoba...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There is an interesting article on the<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6082--reading-the-curve-a-skill-worth-mastering"> art of reading a curve</a> in the Rider Safety & Training section of the web site.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Ontario the repatriation ceremony  fro Sapper Brian Collier yesterday saw a lot of CAV members attend...that article is in the<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/support-our-troops"> Support Our Troops</a> section of the web site.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">No mater which of the 100 or so motorcycle events that are taking place this weekend across this fair land called Canada that you decide to attend - PLEASE - I beg you  - Ride like every SOB in the country has an unsafe load, is blind and can not see you and IS out to get you and please ride Proud not loud and consider some push back on the issues that affect our safety!</span><br /> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></i> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I LOVE YOU and want you around to argue with, to bench race with and to just generally hang out with so please - take care of YOU...</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty </span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A MAX Award winning web site!</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">National VP of Marketing</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">F</span>oundation for <span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span>njured <span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span>iders, <span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span>ights & <span style="font-weight: bold;">E</span>ducation</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.firre.ca/">www.firre.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bustedknucklenews.com/">www.bustedknucklenews.com</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.canadianriders.ca/">www.canadianriders.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.riderfriendly.ca/">www.riderfriendly.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bikerfriendly.ca/">www.bikerfriendly.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.greatcanadiandayrides.com/">www.greatcanadiandayrides.com</a> <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.blogspot.com/MkykqmWUuSZSzQy9wgWg3f01WF4.txt"><br /> </a></span> </div> <div style="color: #cccccc; 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Alberta Roads filled with deadly and flying debris?

This is a subject that is VERY close to my heart and one I think we need to start SCREAMING about. Debris on our roads, unsafe loads and the...

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The Alberta Government looses a respected spokesman

<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Trevor Coulombe, 38, of Edmonton — a married father of two, chief spokesman for the Children and Youth Services ministry is dead <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6050-government-spokesman-dies-in-crash">following a motorcycle accident</a> on Green Mountain Road near Penticton, B.C at 6pm Wednesday night.</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Apparently his riding partner saw him go off the road in his mirror - it appears that he mis judged/mis navigated the curve.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, his colleagues and all of the children the man championed.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now on to a really contentious issue for the <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6051-abate-west-grey-council-working-it-out-">Ontario ABATE in West Grey</a>...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For the past 8 years of a 22 year old event called the Final Frontier, a 50 acre parcel of land owned by the ABATE group has been the rally's home.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now it appears that because of some rule changes and some misinformation not only is the ABATE Group not being permitted to hold the event but it appears that they feel extremely unwanted now.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">According to an article in the Post,: Council says the issue is the group not following proper zoning rules - the property is not a campground, and it shouldn't be used as one.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Apparently the zoning application for change and the appropriate fees were late, some of the neighbors had complained that they felt the trailers on the property were being slept in... so this year, the local businesses who rely on the income generated by the event are out of luck, so are all of the charities the event serves and a bunch of riders whose hearts are now heavy and feel very unwanted by the municipality where they own property.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thepost.on.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2669166">So far the ABATE has spent over $11,000</a> on rezoning and bureaucracy that could have gone to charity (Grey Bruce Eat and Learn program)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is sad, bureaucratic and disgusting based on everything I have read - but hey, that's just my 2 cents worth...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As always, you feedback and input is deeply appreciated - feel free to comment or add your knowledge to the information I have!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>In other news:</b></span> <br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6058-pei-motorcycle-licences-too-easy-enthusiast">PEI riders say that getting </a>a motorcycle license is too easy and in <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6059-bikers-safety-requires-all-to-take-tests">Saskatchewan too</a> many are riding on learners permits.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In BC, <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6053-two-hospitalized-in-chilliwack-motorcycle-crash">two people were</a> hospitalized after a collision in Chilliwack. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In the US <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6056-a-little-perspective-please-">Harley-Davidson </a>has posted a profit but analysts warn that the writing is on the wall - this is as good as it gets for a while.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And also in the<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6054-premium-in-transition-after-death-of-ceo"> US Premium Exploration</a> is searching for a new CEO after their CEO Wilf Struck was killed in a collision on his motorcycle with a drunk driver near Calgary.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We here at Belt Drive Betty Media are proud to announce our new Facebook Style applications! You can create your own group, create an event and invite people to attend, you can have your own video channels and you also have your own status wall.  All of these applications work just like those on Facebook - you can ask people to become your friends and share stuff to Facebook! Come check out our tools - because ours is a closed community unlike Face book's, the likelihood of spammers getting in the way they do over there are far less (We hand approve all of our members) and - we are only riders here...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We'd love for you to join us - membership is FREE and comes with a membership card that is good for special services and discounts at over 250 Canadian locations!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Remember if you are looking for something to do this weekend our<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/events"> national calendars </a>have a number of great events listed!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are among the fortunate and you are riding today - PLEASE, ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you, IS out to get you and PLEASE, save those pipes for when a vehicle attempts to violate your right of way...And no matter which event you attend - ENJOY yourself!</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <br /> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty </span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A MAX Award winning web site!</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">National VP of Marketing</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">F</span>oundation for <span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span>njured <span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span>iders, <span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span>ights & <span style="font-weight: bold;">E</span>ducation</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.firre.ca/">www.firre.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bustedknucklenews.com/">www.bustedknucklenews.com</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.canadianriders.ca/">www.canadianriders.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.riderfriendly.ca/">www.riderfriendly.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bikerfriendly.ca/">www.bikerfriendly.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.greatcanadiandayrides.com/">www.greatcanadiandayrides.com</a> <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.blogspot.com/MkykqmWUuSZSzQy9wgWg3f01WF4.txt"><br /> </a></span> </div> <div style="color: #cccccc; font-size: 13.3px; padding: 5px 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Contact Me <a _service="" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/beltdrivebetty" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Linkedin" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/linkedin.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a><a _service="" href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/beltdrivebetty?ref=profile" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Facebook" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/facebook.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a><a _service="" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Blogger" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/blogger.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a><a _service="" href="http://twitter.com/bdbetty" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Twitter" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/twitter.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a></span></div>

The Alberta Government looses a respected spokesman

Trevor Coulombe, 38, of Edmonton — a married father of two, chief spokesman for the Children and Youth Services ministry is dead following ...

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So many questions...so few honest answers to be found

<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have so many questions and sadly very few answers when it comes to these Motorcycle Noise bylaws that are springing up everywhere.</span></span></i><br /> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></i> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As our newspaper is very grass roots, several of the manufacturers and major "political" players in the motorcycle industry tend to "ignore" us. They very seldom answer our requests for assistance or information. So, it makes the job of getting to the bottom of the mystery and intrigue of any important topic a wee bit harder to accomplish.</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Moped Motorcycle Industry Council has reportedly told some dealers and others I have spoken to that they caught wind of the Federal Government attempting to rewrite a law regarding noise emission levels. I have hunted high and low and have contacted the ministry office (Transportation & Safety) only to be told there are not now and never have been any proposed changes to the noise laws under the Transportation Safety Act or through the DOT.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So...mystery number one. Where is this "rumour" really coming from?</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mystery number two is how every time I look in the news feeds lately, Luc Fournier, a member of the Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council (MMIC), is present as a representative for the Society for Automotive Engineers’ (SAE) J2825 at town council meetings across Canada.<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__"> </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">So here we are with the MMIC reportedly telling motorcycle dealers that they caught a law before it was re written - yet - no where do we see evidence of that. We have a manufacturers organization going around and promoting the SAE test that reportedly the MMIC funded - is there something going oon the we as riders are not being told?</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">What or who is driving this? Well if you listen to the rider on the street they think two things...that the manufacturers are trying to bolster sales of new bikes by making aftermarket exhausts completely illegal via a new noise standard or that the manufacturers are trying to get the Federal Law changed  because Federal law states a motorcycle with a displacement larger that 175 CC Must be governed to 82 db. (<a href="http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/acts-regulations/regulations-crc-c1038-sch-v.1.htm">http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/acts-regulations/regulations-crc-c1038-sch-v.1.htm</a>)</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>In a recent article in the Caledon Express: <span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">“Three years ago, the Society of Automotive Engineers worked to create the SAE J2825 test,” said Fournier.<br /> <br /> According to Fournier, he’s presented the test all over the country to municipalities dealing with the same issue. “The noise emission issue is rising here (Canada) and in the U.S. This is not unique to your municipality,” he said.<br /> <br /> He also explained that the MMIC understands why municipalities are having difficulties developing policies for this particular issue. Communities are split between those who ride motorcycles as a hobby, and do so ethically, he said, and those who take advantage of the ability to create noise, and those who do not participate in the hobby and wonder what is proper, and what is excessive.<br /> <br /> The MMIC believes this test will not only establish a way for authorities to ticket riders causing excessive noise, but will also establish a standard that will show when riders are not causing a problem, or breaking the law should council create a bylaw for authorities to enforce. They also believe this is an issue in which a small part of the riding community is causing 100 per cent of the problems, and having a set standard will ease the minds and concerns of the members of the community who don’t ride.<br /> <br /> “We want to be part of the solution,” said Fournier. “We want to improve the image of the sport. What we want is a standardized approach. We want all jurisdictions to use the same approach when dealing with excessive noise.”<br /> <br /> The test is simply the placing of a sound meter, a piece of equipment that can range between $700 and $15,000 according to Fournier, 20 inches from the rear of the motorcycles’ tailpipe at a set angle. The reader displays the decibel level given off by the bike. The test suggests municipalities look for a decibel level under 92 for a motorcycle at idle, and under 96-100 for certain RPM’s on bikes with differing amounts of cylinders.<br /> <br /> To show the council what some everyday decibel levels are Fournier displayed a chart showing that a food blender is 88 decibels, a radio or television is typically 70 decibels, conversation is typically 60 decibels, and a rock concert is 110 decibels. End quote.</span></i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__"><br /> </span></i><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">I personally am of the frame of mind that the MMIC and the Canadian arms of the manufacturers are trying to get Federal Law rewritten by pushing this testing standard.</span><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">  </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">It allows for higher noise levels that the Federal law does...</span><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">and so would be very beneficial to the industry</span><i><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">.</span></i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__"> </span></i><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">Truth be told - all aftermarket exhausts are really illegal and if you read the fine print or listen hard when they are sold to you - the pipes are being sold to you for off highway use only! And that applies be it a car, a truck or a motorcycle.</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">If you have information on this topic - we would really welcome it - I think all of us in the community would love to be better educated on this topic. </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">As</span><i><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__"> always - </span></i><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">your input is VERY welcomed!  So what do you think?</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__"><br /> </span></i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">In the news today:</span></b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">In <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6041-killer-chrome-and-capable-canines">Nova Scotia the Retreads</a> are making an impact as their numbers grow. </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__"> In BC the <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6037-motocross-track-caters-to-all-levels">Popkum Motorcycle Track/Facilities</a> are being hailed as very diverse.</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">Also in BC a <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6040-kelowna-man-dies-as-motorcycles-collide">Kelowna rider</a> is dead after a crash near Beaverdell.</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">In the US: <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6021-harley-to-decide-soon-on-possible-move">Harley is trying to</a> make a decision on keeping plants in Wisconsin and the AMA announced that <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6038-ama-dragbike-suspended-as-promoter-folds">AMA Dragbike racing </a>is suspended as the promoter closes the doors. </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">Also in the US a man who was stunting and speeding on his bike is facing jail time of 16 years but not for his riding antics - <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6035-criminalizing-cameras-helping-keep-police-abuse-under-cover">for allowing his video camera </a>to video the Officer who <i>stopped him.</i></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__"><br /> </span><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder_mainContent_AssetWP_article_ctl00___DivBody__">If you are among the fortunate and you are riding today - PLEASE, ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you, IS out to get you and PLEASE, save those pipes for when a vehicle attempts to violate your right of way...<br /> <br /> </span></i></span><br /> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty </span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A MAX Award winning web site!</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">National VP of Marketing</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">F</span>oundation for <span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span>njured <span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span>iders, <span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span>ights & <span style="font-weight: bold;">E</span>ducation</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.firre.ca/">www.firre.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bustedknucklenews.com/">www.bustedknucklenews.com</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.canadianriders.ca/">www.canadianriders.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.riderfriendly.ca/">www.riderfriendly.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bikerfriendly.ca/">www.bikerfriendly.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.greatcanadiandayrides.com/">www.greatcanadiandayrides.com</a> <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.blogspot.com/MkykqmWUuSZSzQy9wgWg3f01WF4.txt"><br /> </a></span> </div> <div style="color: #cccccc; font-size: 13.3px; padding: 5px 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Contact Me <a _service="" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/beltdrivebetty" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Linkedin" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/linkedin.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a><a _service="" href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/beltdrivebetty?ref=profile" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Facebook" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/facebook.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a><a _service="" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Blogger" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/blogger.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a><a _service="" href="http://twitter.com/bdbetty" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Twitter" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/twitter.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a></span></div>

So many questions...so few honest answers to be found

I have so many questions and sadly very few answers when it comes to these Motorcycle Noise bylaws that are springing up everywhere. As ou...

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Discrimination - a wider problem than we may understand

<i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It appears that the discrimination that many riders face may be a far wider problem than we realize.</span></b></i><br /> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What makes me say that? Well - it appears that in Ontario at least - that if they were really interested in quelling the noise of motorcycles the way the grumbling has been (In Windsor particularly) then you would think they would embrace the electric motorcycle...but that is NOT the case from what I see in the news feeds this morning.</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It appears to me, and this is truly just a hunch, that having people who ride motorcycles as a bad guy target is appealing to that jurisdiction - otherwise why wouldn't you embrace electric motorcycles...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The article entitled "<a class="contentpagetitle" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/446-motorcycle-reviews-/6018-ontario-to-subsidize-electric-cars-not-motorcycles">Ontario To Subsidize Electric Cars, Not Motorcycles</a>" points this very sentiment out.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is a sad statement that we as motorcyclists must face: "This has got to be a blow for electric motorcycle companies, and another sign that the Canadian authorities don't think too much about motorcycle in general." states author Mike Werner.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">MD's like <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6013-md-looks-to-quiet-noise-">Foothills in Southern AB</a> and regions like Surrey, Chilliwack and Delta BC look, Windsor ON and many other jurisdictions are watching what happens with Edmonton's bylaw and await the first trials and court hearings to see if the discriminatory way Edmonton is handling noise issues will be allowed to stand or not.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>In other news:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6010-us-highland-names-new-executives-company-presses-onward-after-tragedy">US Highland has</a> named new executive in their bid to get back to business after the tragic plane crash that killed three of their top people.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1756001589"><br /> </a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6012-on-the-call-harley-davidson-says-used-bike-inventory-climbs-hurting-prices">Harley-Davidson </a>is doing it's part to manage the prices of used bikes...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Newfoundland The <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6016-just-visiting-bikers-tell-st-johns-police">Bacchus Motorcycle Club</a> is claiming harassment and discrimination after a weekend stop by The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are many more news article to read over at <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a> in the what's hot section! </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I encourage you to join us as a registered member so that you can take advantage of the FREE membership card and the savings attached to that card - it is good for special services and discounts at over 260 locations and growing folks! remember membership at <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com%20/">www.beltdrivebetty.com </a>is FREE</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We have some great photo contests happening this summer -</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">check them out here: <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/contests">http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/contests</a></span><br /> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></i> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are among the fortunate and you are riding today - PLEASE, ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you, IS out to get you and PLEASE, save those pipes for when a vehicle attempts to violate your right of way...</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty </span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A MAX Award winning web site!</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">National VP of Marketing</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">F</span>oundation for <span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span>njured <span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span>iders, <span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span>ights & <span style="font-weight: bold;">E</span>ducation</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.firre.ca/">www.firre.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bustedknucklenews.com/">www.bustedknucklenews.com</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.canadianriders.ca/">www.canadianriders.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.riderfriendly.ca/">www.riderfriendly.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bikerfriendly.ca/">www.bikerfriendly.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.greatcanadiandayrides.com/">www.greatcanadiandayrides.com</a> <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.blogspot.com/MkykqmWUuSZSzQy9wgWg3f01WF4.txt"><br /> </a></span> </div> <div style="color: #cccccc; font-size: 13.3px; padding: 5px 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Contact Me <a _service="" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/beltdrivebetty" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Linkedin" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/linkedin.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a><a _service="" href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/beltdrivebetty?ref=profile" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Facebook" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/facebook.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a><a _service="" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Blogger" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/blogger.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a><a _service="" href="http://twitter.com/bdbetty" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Twitter" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/twitter.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a></span></div>

Discrimination - a wider problem than we may understand

It appears that the discrimination that many riders face may be a far wider problem than we realize. What makes me say that? Well - it appe...

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Death & Carnage - hope and light

<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It has been a really sad and tragic weekend for the <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/rider-down">riding community again</a>.</span></b></i></span><br /> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></i> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The number of accidents and deaths reported this past weekend make this gal's heavy heart even heavier.</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">While I was on the road back from Kamloops BC to go see my brother who has terminal lung cancer, I saw about 100 bikes whose riders were all wearing safety vests or really bright orange or yellow vests over their leathers. At one gas station I asked the group of about 10 why they were all wearing these vests and their answer was resounding - SO PEOPLE IN CARS, TRUCKS and SEMIS will see us.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now, a good number of the accidents that were reported in the news feeds had a lot to do with speed and some sadly with alcohol BUT, a number of them involved left hand turns by cagers...I wished that wasn't the case, but it is. I hope more riders will look into creative ways to be seen and that those who ride to fast for their ability will consider slowing down and if they don't realize they are riding above their ability - that their friends will point that out to them before it is too late.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I myself am looking into the vest idea - I like that - a lot - my only fear is that if we all do that - will our vests become so common place that cagers will miss seeing us then too?</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope to start seeing some really good photos submitted to our two contests! </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The Ride Like a Local Photo Contest.</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Rules are simple... </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Take a picture of <b>YOU</b> and <b>YOUR</b> Ride in front of your favorite Canadian Summer Destination, Attraction or Event. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We want to see photos from and in every province and territory in Canada!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Submit your picture between July 1st and September 30th, 2010</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Win </b>2 nights stay at a participating RFBA hotel, motel, campground or B&B of your choice: (List of participating accommodations providers will be announced soon) <b> OR $150.00 cash!</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The other Contest: </b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Take a picture of the <b>WORST Canadian Road</b> you come across this summer!  </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We want to see photos from and in every province and territory in Canada!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Submit your picture between July 8th and September 30, 2010</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We haven't decided on a prize yet! </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The contests are open to registered members of <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a> and remember - membership is FREE!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am in the process of reading a book by Don Norris called "Riding with Attitude" - all about the Satan's Choice...we will have two copies to give away - so stay tuned!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>In other news: </b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Alberta - <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/292-motorcycle-television/5985-heroic-cancer-fighter-loses-battle">a hero died and was laid </a>to rest...Kent Pankow lost his fight with cancer.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In BC the<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/5993-summer-stomp-quieter-for-police"> RCMP were pleased to announce</a> that the Summer Stomp was a much quieter affair!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Grand Bank <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/5994-grand-bank-buries-beloved-volunteer">Nfld a woman who was killed in a US crash </a>- was buried and her community celebrated her life as a volunteer.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Ontario the UN-NATO <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/5996-veterans-ride-for-home-for-a-hero-project-">group hosted a Veterans </a>ride for a Hero and had 125 riders come out. Also in Ontario, J<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/6000-johns-journey-raises-thousands-">ohn's Journey </a>was a huge success.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are among the fortunate and you are riding today - PLEASE, ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you, IS out to get you and PLEASE, save those pipes for when a vehicle attempts to violate your right of way...</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty </span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A MAX Award winning web site!</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">National VP of Marketing</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">F</span>oundation for <span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span>njured <span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span>iders, <span style="font-weight: bold;">R</span>ights & <span style="font-weight: bold;">E</span>ducation</span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.firre.ca/">www.firre.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bustedknucklenews.com/">www.bustedknucklenews.com</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.canadianriders.ca/">www.canadianriders.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.riderfriendly.ca/">www.riderfriendly.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bikerfriendly.ca/">www.bikerfriendly.ca</a></span></div> <div style="color: #cccccc;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.greatcanadiandayrides.com/">www.greatcanadiandayrides.com</a> <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.blogspot.com/MkykqmWUuSZSzQy9wgWg3f01WF4.txt"><br /> </a></span> </div> <div style="color: #cccccc; font-size: 13.3px; padding: 5px 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Contact Me <a _service="" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/beltdrivebetty" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Linkedin" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/linkedin.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a><a _service="" href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/beltdrivebetty?ref=profile" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Facebook" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/facebook.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a><a _service="" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Blogger" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/blogger.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a><a _service="" href="http://twitter.com/bdbetty" style="font-size: 10pt; padding: 0pt 2px;"><img alt="Twitter" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.images.wisestamp.com/twitter.png" style="padding-bottom: 5px; vertical-align: middle;" width="16" /></a></span></div>

Death & Carnage - hope and light

It has been a really sad and tragic weekend for the riding community again . The number of accidents and deaths reported this past weekend...

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