Saturday, December 31, 2016

CVFR 2016 Film Available on YouTube



The Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders (CVFR) unit President Roger, A.K.A. "Excalibur," has put together a 2016 season year-end film.

The film covers 66 events in the 2016 season and many of our readers may be featured in the 37-minute feature. Everyone is encouraged to watch the film from beginning to end. 

 You can view the film from CVFR’s Facebook and website links (below) and learn more about the CVFR’s Meaford Ontario Unit and/or how to join.

The club is open to both veterans and supporters from the general public.



Here is the movie:


CVFR website: http://www.cvfrmeafordontario.ca/

They are a great group that does some very cool stuff.

You have one day left to get your entry in for Canada's MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest! www.riderfriendlycontest.ca

Belt Drive Betty,
Editor & Rider


Friday, December 30, 2016

Not just along for the ride

Laurie Paetz, the show manager of the Motorcycle and ATV show Edmonton shares with us that each year the number of ladies attending the show grows, and that this reflects the trend of increasing numbers of women taking up the sport.  Women are not merely along for the ride anymore.
Manufacturers have taken note of this and are adapting to this trend by coming up with models more suitable for the female frame and stature.




She Rides Night takes place on Friday, January 13th.  Ladies will receive half price admission after 5:00 pm.  Industry experts will be on hand to guide women through the bike buying process, and help identify which bike would be just right for your needs.  The highlight of the evening will be a draw for a brand new 2017 Ninja 300 motorcycle provided by Canadian Kawasaki Motors and Echo Cycle.  This bike is lightweight, agile and provides a super smooth riding experience.  One lucky lady will start the 2017 riding season off in style.

The Motorcycle & ATV Show also offers plenty for the rest of the family. 
Look for Yamaha’s ‘how to sessions’, the Yamaha Riding Academy for kids from 6-12,  the Ground n’ Gravity Freestyle show will be flying high into the air.
Look for Craig Latimer, Jordan Szoke and his son Wolfgang Szoke, who at 4 years of age, proves you are never too young to start riding.


The riding lifestyle is as much about the freedom as it is about the camaraderie.  There are numerous clubs and associations that focus on different aspects of riding or charity rides for those with similar interests

The Motorcycle & ATV Show – Edmonton is the manufacturers’ showcase of all the new 2017 models.  The Show will take place at the Expo Centre, Northlands January 13-15, 2017, with doors opening at noon on Friday.

For further information including Show hours, ticket prices, features, and list of exhibitors please visit www.edmontonmotorcycleshow.ca or become part of the Motorcycle & ATV Show – Edmonton’s online community by liking us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/motorcycleandatvshowedmonton or following us on Twitter @thebikeshows.  

Advance tickets can be purchased on-line at http://www.ticketmaster.ca/motorcycle-show-edmonton-alberta/event/11005134B810BFDE?artistid=920101&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=105&tm_link=search_msg-0_11005134B810BFDE

You have two days to get your entry in for your favourite community! www.riderfriendlycontest.ca

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Belt Drive Betty
Editor & Rider


Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Grab life by the handlebars

It is almost that time to check out all the new models of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters and side-by-sides from the biggest names in the industry before they hit the showroom floor.



Yes, we are talking about the Motorcycle Show Calgary, the show starts January 6th and it runs till the 8th.  

This is your chance to see The BMW G310R, the 2017 Honda CBR1000RR,  the all-new Bonneville Bobber,  the KMT the 300 XC-W,  the new Yamaha FZ-09, YZF-R6, and SCR950.

Be sure to check out the new line-up of 2017 BRP’s in the Bow Cycle booth.
Kawasaki will be well represented, so make sure to look for them as well.

And there are many more new releases to see and admire, too many to mention!

The new model showcase is just the beginning, there are lots of exhibits, displays, and features to take in including loads of aftermarket accessories, apparel, Ground n’ Gravity Freestyle Show, the Yamaha Riding Academy, Torch Motorcycle, Team Zeus, the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle “Superbikes of the Decades” display, She Rides, handbuilts and customs.


For more information on Show hours, ticket prices, features, and a list of exhibitors please visit www.calgarymotorcycleshow.ca or become part of the Motorcycle – Calgary’s online community by liking us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/motorcycleshowcalgary or following us on Twitter @thebikeshows

Advance tickets can be purchased on-line at https://motorcycleshow.streamintickets.com/purchaseProductSP.aro?sum=The+Motorcycle+Show+-+Calgary

If you are blessed enough to live where you can still ride, please ride a mile or too for me!

You have three days left to enter a community you love in Canada's MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest 2016!  www.riderfriendlycontest.ca


Belt Drive Betty
Editor & Rider.