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<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">I am a very proud gal today - my dream of being able to provide "CAA/AMA" Style services to the rider has come true!We now have a comprehensive Road Side Assistance Program that will knock your socks off I hope!</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Best Roadside Service offers service in French and English - coverage all over North America and their 6 service calls can be dedicated to<b> ONE person or SPLIT between spouses! </b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="style5"><b>Towing up to 75 Miles (120 Kilometres)</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="style5">Battery and Jumpstart Assistance</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="style5">Flat Tire Service</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="style5">Lost Key and Lockout Service</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="style5">Up to $100 for a Locksmith</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="style5">Out-of-Gas Fuel Delivery</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="style5">Personal Assistance</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="style5">Trip and Routing Service</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Full Concierge Service</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Hotel and Travel Discounts</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>6 Service Calls per Year </b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>All of these benefits for $89.50 per year! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The service is transferable from your car, to your pick up to your motorcycle!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">It has taken some time to find the right company to work with and I am so proud to be partnered with Best Roadside Service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This special offer is only available to our members - just one more reason the become a member of the BDB Club (Bikers Discount Buying Club) Membership is FREE and comes with a ton of perks including the Discounts and special services from our own Rider Friendly Business Association!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Compare these prices and services to CAA or AMA and I am sure you will see the benefits to you immediately - the first benefit is the cost - the second benefit is that if you are in a relationship/marriage you can split the calls with your spouse!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I am so excited about this service for you, our members! I will continue working hard to find the right products and servies to offer you to make your life easier and more rewarding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We are accepting donations for the victims of the Australian Floods - please - if you can help:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.paypal.com/ca/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=frQzmLbIO1Bdnh4b0oCdhwCKziajh_UXncHEZubc2O6sNnBm4uGjPfrAOyS&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d9384d85353843a619606282818e091d0">Australian Flood Victims </a>- All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The<a href="http://www.motorcycletourism.ca/"> CMT Injured Riders fund has $120 </a>in it folks - we are looking to make that amount $25K so come on out the Edmonton Motorcycle Show and purchase a patch and help us build that fund!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">No Interest loans meant to assist you during the time between the crash and insurance funds coming in...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Congratulations to <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/382-contacts/8662-tour-guide-nova-scotia-wins-another-award">Motorcycle Tour Guide Nova Scotia </a>on their recent award at the Toronto International Super Show!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>I am off to the Edmonton Motorcycle show today and for the next three days. I am accepting Hugs! Calgary did pretty fine considering the weather and the hugs were pretty top drawer people so let's see if Edmonton can top Calgary!</i><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Have a fantastic day folks!</span></div>
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One BIG Announcement

I am a very proud gal today - my dream of being able to provide "CAA/AMA" Style services to the rider has come true!We now have...

Ontario Community May Deam Motorcycle Events Harmful to the Environment

Belt Drive 1 Canadian Motorcycle events, Community, Motorcycle Community 8:34 AM

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<span style="font-size: small;">Well folks - we are under siege over loud pipes, we are often harassed by police services who fear we may all be members of 1% "gangs" and now we are going to be harassed by the city of <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-on-news/296-motorcycle-television/8636-city-to-protect-environment">Kingston who thinks we are not good for the environment.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Their initial concerns were over a boating event but after discussions the motion was made to hold all events using city facilities to an environmental standard: <i>The poker run, a weekend long event in which large power boats travel  from Kingston to Prescott and back, came under fire two years ago from  Kingstonians concerned about the pollution resulting from the event. It was estimated that the 74 boats participating in the 2010 event emitted between 100 and 200 tonnes of carbon dioxide. A  report commissioned by the city also indicated that attendance had  declined from 14,400 spectators in 2009 to about 9,000 in 2010.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Councillor Brian Reitzel asked that staff and the environment  committee carefully weigh their recommendations before returning to  council, some time late in 2011.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>He noted that important charity  events like the Ride For Dad, which involves more than 650 motorcycles  on a single day, could also be considered unsustainable. </i><i>Kingston Whig Standard</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I wonder about  politicians and their desire to make a mark or reputation for themselves. I wonder is common sense is ever used in these kinds of decisions - I guess only time will tell.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If  you read the news you will see more US states like Florida are wanting motorcycle noise to be targeted...folks - we as a community need to get our act together - we need to start working on protecting our community from unfair and unwarranted attacks - at least that is my humble opinion...what is your opinion, I would deeply love to hear it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We are collecting donations to be sent in to the <a href="https://www.paypal.com/ca/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=4FqpBLt74ReKibTxRo2lbxaeLoOziUB7S586mIgEhME_5dRbh18TAw27KOW&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d9384d85353843a619606282818e091d0">Red Cross to help our fellow riding community</a> in Australia - those poor people...if you can spare $5 - please consider donating - these people are devastated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We don't just help those abroad that need help - we riders help so many causes right here at home - one cause I am asking you to support is the<a href="http://www.motorcycletourism.ca/"> CMTA Injured Riders Fund</a> -  it is meant to provide repayable NO interest loans to those who suffer a crash and need a bit of help until insurance kicks in....buying patches, donating, buying a CMTA Injured Riders Calendar....there are many ways to get involved and remember, one day it could be you needing that wee bit of a helping hand!<i>  </i>You will be able to buy the CMTA Charity Calendar from Death Wobble on Saturday at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">There is a whack of news over on <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a> Come on over and get caught up with what is happening here in Canada and around the world!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Have you checked out our Beat the PMS Blues on Line Show 'n' Shine? If you haven't and suffer from PMS, there are some fine rides in there that will help abate that horrid, horrid dis-ease! If your ride isn't in there, why not? It's free to enter and we have some fabulous prizes to give away!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">I am going to sign of on a final note....We have a HUGE announcement for all of our members coming tomorrow morning! I can't wait to share with you all this incredibly exciting news....</span></i></div>
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Ontario Community May Deam Motorcycle Events Harmful to the Environment

Well folks - we are under siege over loud pipes, we are often harassed by police services who fear we may all be members of 1% "gangs...

Parked Motorcycle Syndrome & SS Syndrome

Belt Drive 0 Edmonton AB, Motorcycle Community 8:55 AM

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<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">So, how many Edmontonians are going to come to the<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/events"> Edmonton Motorcycle Show</a> this weekend?</span></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">The weather has been so unkind to the show managers across the country that I hope and pray that Edmontonians show up in full force regardless of the weather. The vendors and show managers work so hard to provide a great experience with something for everyone.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The SS Syndrome (Shiny $hit Syndrome) that accompanies PMS can be abated by making sure you have your charge or debit card ready - there are so many wonderful offerings for that ride of yours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you can't attend the Edmonton Motorcycle Show perhaps you will go and ogle the bikes that have already been entered in the<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/show-n-shine"> Beat the PMS Blues On Line Show 'n' Shine.</a> We have over 130 pictures in there already and I am hoping for many more. The dis-ease of PMS can only be reduced by seeing lots of motorcycles so our on line show 'n' shine and the motorcycle shows are a great way to put it at bay!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">In major Canadian News,<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-candian-national-news/287-news-canadian-national/8624--imbba-announced-today-canadas-top-six-bike-builders-are-ready-for-the-world-cup-competition-2012"> the IMBBA is getting geared up for the International  World Cup Ccompetition</a> in Laval Quebec in April of 2012.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <span class="thecontent">“The IMBBA challenge is truly the  first time  Canada has to shine on a global market, with the rest of the  world  having to come to our door to compete, I feel it is long overdue,   Canada’s commerce along with community and press from all these   countries merging in Laval, Canada to photograph bikes that have never   been seen before in public is exciting” said IMBBA’s Canadian   representative and Master Bike Builder and Hall of Fame celebrity, Bob   McKay.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="thecontent">Police forces in the USA are<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-law-and-politics/360-contacts/8623-electric-motorcycles-used-as-stealth-crime-fighting-tool"> embracing the Zero motorcycle</a> for stealthy patrols!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="thecontent">In Calgary Alberta and <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-ab-news/292-motorcycle-television/8617-alderman-says-calgary-will-be-lacking-without-a-motorsport-park-">alderman is concerned that if Calgary </a>does not have a race facility it will be seen as lacking</span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="thecontent">On Vancouver Island<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-candian-national-news/287-news-canadian-national/8612-missing-vancouver-island-man"> the hunt is on for a rider who has not been heard from in a week.</a> If you have seen </span>William Norman Lumley - please get in touch with the police.</span></i></div>
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Parked Motorcycle Syndrome & SS Syndrome

So, how many Edmontonians are going to come to the Edmonton Motorcycle Show this weekend? The weather has been so unkind to the show...

A Biker Grandma that rocks it!

Belt Drive 1 Motorcycle Community 9:07 AM

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<span style="font-size: small;"> <i>Dorothy Seabourne is an inspiration to everyone who wants to learn how to live life to the fullest. At 70 years old her passion for riding is as strong now as it was 30 years ago when she discovered it.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">800,000 Kilometres, 7 bikes later, the Swiss Alps, Italy, the Autobahn, Big Horn Mountain and every kind of weather mother nature can throw at a rider later and this Grandma says: "I don't stay behind anything." Her Silver Ghost with its powerful V6  engine rides so smooth, she'll be going 140 km-h and it will feel like  120.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">S<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-on-news/296-motorcycle-television/8598-biker-grandma-">he and her fellow Motor Maids love to ride</a>, they live it and breathe it and when I am their age - I want to be that strong, that empowered and that in love with life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I have a big day ahead of me and I am feeling a wee bit under the weather so I leave you to fend for yourself with regards to the news of the day. We have 127 pictures in the show 'n' shine and while they help the PMS I need more medication!!!!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Have a fabulous day and please drive with consideration and respect - that weapon you are driving can and will kill if not driven with courtesy.</span></i></div>
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A Biker Grandma that rocks it!

Dorothy Seabourne is an inspiration to everyone who wants to learn how to live life to the fullest. At 70 years old her passion for riding...

Horror, tragedy and triumph

Belt Drive 0 In the News, Motorcycle Community, Triumph 8:07 AM

<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I had planned to write about the Calgary Motorcycle Show and what a great time I had, that will have to wait for the newspaper now. If you subscribe to the Busted Knuckle Chronicles you will be able to read all about it. If not - you'll have to wait until next week when the paper is made available to all members of our site. (Depending on tomorrow's news feeds I may yet give you a sneak peak of what I got to see and do!)</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Today I want to talk about the shooting of <a class="contentpagetitle" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/lastest-international/286-news-international-/8577-avid-motorcyclist-a-congresswoman-gabrielle-giffors-shot">Avid Motorcyclist & Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords </a>and the Saddletramps in the USA.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pima County Sheriff, Clarence Dupnik is exceedingly upset and very vocal about his feelings: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The sheriff blamed the vitriolic political rhetoric that has consumed the country, much of it centered in Arizona. "When you look at unbalanced people, how they respond to the vitriol  that comes out of certain mouths about tearing down the government. The  anger, the hatred, the bigotry that goes on in this country is getting  to be outrageous," he said. "And unfortunately, Arizona, I think, has  become the capital. We have become the mecca for prejudice and bigotry."(From the Huffington Post)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It appears that the ads of various politicians including Sarah Palin and Jesse Kelly have become so toxic and promote violence with guns and yet, these politicians do not seem to see the connection between their attack ads featuring the cross hairs of a gun pointing at Giffords Office or asking voters to point an M-16 rifle at her office...and the shooting of Giffords -I am dismayed - as I am sure many Americans are, that a troubled young man was allowed to go undiagnosed because of a failing health and metal health system, was allowed to legally purchase a weapon - but I am far more dismayed at the way these politicians in the USA talk about each other & the horrible attack advertising that is allowed to go on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> In my humble opinion - far too many of the politicians south of the border are radicals and equally as scary as any terrorist might be - in fact to me they are scarier because they hold positions of power and authority and appear to have no conscience, morals or sense of right and wrong.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My heart goes out to the family and friends of the congresswoman, her constituents who voted for her and most of all to the United States of America - You are a country in crisis, you appear to have lost your moral compass - at least a good number of your politicians appear to have - I am scared for you. You are rapidly loosing the respect of many countries in the world because of the actions of your politicians and tragedies like this one place emphasis on the ills of your political climate the way nothing else can.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My heart also goes out to the rest of the victims and their families in this incident. Why a nine year old girl had to perish for bad politics - well - what can I say - it is horrifying and tragic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Also in the US - the Saddletramps are making the news again - but this time for a triumph of spirit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Not long ago, a vehicle killed 4 members of this riding club and now they are, as part of their own healing, reaching out to a family of a toddler named Izaiah - back in October, the toddler and his grandfather  were out for a walk  when they were hit by a car driven by a teenager  driving drunk.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Izaiah is now blind and paralyzed from the waist down. This riding club has lost so much and yet is finding so much by reaching out and giving back - My hats off to you - in my eyes and heart - you are heroes!</span><br />
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