Wednesday, April 10, 2019

A Look Back at 2018 at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show Season 6 Episode 2 Segment 3



Season 6 Episode 2 Segment 3
Clint Rabb with Edge Harley Davidson Lloydminster

Ride Like a Local was at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show and spoke with the exuberant Clint Rabb of Edge Harley Davidson Lloydminster. 

This years big news seems to be the discontinuation of the Harley Davidson Dyna.  Rabb states that the new bikes are so amazing and people have shown so much interest, that the transition has been pretty seamless.

Some of the best models this year?  Gabb likes two of them.  The Road Glide Special and the Street Glide Special.  Both come in amazing colours as well as the customary black and are all blacked out.  The ride on these bikes is amazing.

Come down and see Clint Rabb at Edge Harley Davidson Lloydminster.  He will set you up and fit you with a new bike.  They now have the Harley Davidson Riding School where they will set you up right from the beginning to getting you on the road.

Service won't end with a contract here.  You will become a part of the Harley Davidson family!

If you are blessed enough to live where you can be riding today, please remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you.

Belt Drive Betty
Editor & Rider









Monday, April 08, 2019

A Look Back at 2018 at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show on Season 6 Episode 2 Segment 2



Season 6 Episode 2 Segment 2
Blackjacks Roadhouse

At the Edmonton Motorcycle Show, Ride Like a Local ran into Krysta Shields, a Rider Friendly Business Partner, from Blackjacks Roadhouse.


Blackjacks Roadhouse is a huge part of the community.  Famous for its Tuesday Bike nights, they have established itself as one of he best biker friendly facilities for poker runs and charity rides in Western Canada.

Blackjacks Roadhouse hosts many major charity bike runs such as the Edmonton Ride for Dad, Ride for Sight, Ride for Mom, Wounded Warriors, Military Minds as well as numerous local club rides and events.

They are also the home and meeting place for numerous clubs such as BACA (Bikers against Child Abuse), Rig Riders and the Black gold Beamers (BMW). They offer their 100 seat second floor meeting area free of charge to all bike clubs.

While at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show, RIde Like a Local surprised Krysta with a beginners course from the Edmonton office of the Alberta Safety Council.  We sure hope to see this girl on a bike soon!

Go to Blackjacks Roadhouse to find out more about special events and more. at https://blackjacksroadhouse.com/

Season 6 Episode 2 Segment 2
Neil MacDonald of Harley Davidson Edmonton


Ride Like a Local interviewed Neil MacDonald of Harley Davidson Edmonton.  He was excited to tell us all about the new Softail lineup.  The new lineup is all redesigned with a new motor, suspension and new frame.  Choose your motor from the Milwaukee 8 107 or 114.

If you're new to bikes and looking to get on one, a wonderful entry level bike or commuting bike is the Harley Davidson Street 750.  Its quick to get on and simple to get around!  But if you're asking Neil about his favorite bike, check out the Harley Davidson Street Special.

Another fun evening put on by Harley Davidson Edmonton is pipes night.  Come listen to a variety of exhaust installed on bikes or show off your own pipes.  Hang out and enjoy some delicious BBQ with your family and take a peek at their Fashion show.

For all your motorcycle needs check out Harley Davidson Edmonton at https://www.hdedmonton.com/

If you are blessed enough to live where you can be riding today, please remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you.

Belt Drive Betty
Editor & Rider




Sunday, April 07, 2019

A Look Back at 2018 at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show Season 6 Episode 2 Segment 1


Season 6 Episode 2 Seg 1

Vinnie WIlcox
Ubaka Canada

Ride Like a Local interviewed Vinny Wilcox, Chapter president of Ubaka Canada.

Urban Bulldogs Against Kids Abuse
U.B.A.K.Ahttp://ubaka.ca. (URBAN BULLDOGS AGAINST KIDS ABUSE) is a non-profit biker organization who advocates against child abuse.  Named from the founding chapter in Nice, France, Ubaka is spread all over the world, in 10 countries, 3 chapters being in Alberta Canada.

Ubaka not only give support to children who have been sexually, physically, and psychologically abused, they also lend their support to sick children and their families. They wear and show support by organizing events (Concerts, Swap Meets and various other fundraisers, etc.) where revenues are transferred to the various organizations in common.

Ubaka is also partners with Little Warriors.   Little Warriors is a national, charitable organization based in Canada committed to the awareness, prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.


Anyone needing help can directly contact any member of Ubaka at the following
www.ubaka.ca
https://www.facebook.com/groups/UBAKACanada/
The above links can also be used to donate or become a member.

Season 6 Episode 2 Segment 1

Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

From the Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson booth, Ride Like a Local sat down with Paul Manuel.

Paul was in the booth raising money and awareness for Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.  This terrific cause has almost 100,000 members of law enforcement all over the world.  Last year over 56 million dollars was raised for athletes of all ages and disabilities to participate in the special Olympics.

Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics raffled off three Harley Davidson bikes as a fundraiser.  Special thanks to Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson for donating the bikes at a reduced cost.  Also, a portion of all bikes purchased from Jan 1 to May 31 will go to this more than worthy cause!!

To find out more or learn how to donate visit:  http://albertatorchrun.ca

If you are blessed enough to live where you can be riding today, please remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you.

Belt Drive Betty
Editor & Rider