Ride Like a Local TV Season 7 Episode 1! Edmonton MCS2019

The Edmonton Motorcycle Show 2019 had lots of interesting characters to talk to! Watch Ride Like a Local TV Season 7 with host Belt Drive Betty!

Ride Like a Local - Season 7 - Episode 1 - Segment 1 - Edmonton MCS2019 The Edmonton Motorcycle Show 2019 had lots of interesting characters to talk to! Interviews: Amber Giroux - Navigator - Racing Cheetah's Team www.rallyeaichadesgazelles.com/en/  https://www.facebook.com/racingcheetahs/ Hans & Larry - CVMG - www.cvmg.ca



Ride Like a Local - Season 7 - Episode 1 - Segment 2 - Edmonton MCS2019 Belt Drive Betty Interviews: Chris Pouliot - Alberta Oldtimers Motocross - www.aotmx.ca Dee Choponis - www.hdedmonton.com Clint Rabb - Owner of Edge Harley-Davidson - www.edgehd.com - Lloydminster AB/SK, Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community from the 2017 Riding Season


Ride Like a Local - Season 7 - Episode 1 - Segment 3 - Edmonton MCS2019 Belt Drive Betty Interviews: Meagan Grant / Derek Grant / Kyra Brownigg - Edmonton Road Racing Association - www.emra.ca Gary Kosch - Patched Member of the Urban Bulldogs Against Kid Abuse (UBAKA) - ubaka2014.wixsite.com/ubaka

A Look Back at 2018 The Future of Motorcycling Season 6 Episode 6 Segment 2

Season 6 Episode 6 Segment 2
The Future of Motorcycles Part 3
Yamaha

Ride Like a Local got to talk with the young men of the Yamaha Riding Academy.  With various interests in bikes, these young men were here to ride for the first time and practice up for the nicer riding weather.  We spoke with them before and after their rides.

Elijah before:  Elijah wants a bike for his birthday.  His dad said if he wants one, he has to get on one and try it out first.
Elijah after:  One he got the hang of the clutch and the brake he had a great time.  Of course, going fast was his favorite part.  Elijah is in grade 4 and wants to be a plastic surgeon!

Aden before:  Aden has never ridden a bike but can't wait because he knows it's going to be exciting!
Aden after:  Aden really enjoyed himself and can't wait to ride his own bike.  He plans on getting a street bike when he is 15 or 16 years old.  Aden is in grade 6 and loves to get smarter and have a good education.

Harwan before:  Harwan is Adens brother and each got dirt bikes for Christmas.  They are out here today to practice before getting on their own bikes.
Harwan after:  Harwan said the ride was pretty good and it felt great to go fast.  He almost wiped out a couple of times but made it unscathed.  Harwan is in grade 7 and not certain of his career in the future.

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

 

A Look Back at 2018 The Future of Motorcycling Season 6 Episode 6 Segment 1

Season 6 Episode 6 Segment 1
The Future of Motorcycles Part 3
Babes on Bikes

Ride Like a Local was at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show and visited the Babes on Bikes booth.
We spoke with Reta, who is almost 40 years of age and has been riding for 2 years, and Natalie, who is 55 years of age and has been riding for 10 years.

When asked why they think there are fewer lady riders and younger riders, the ladies had some good thoughts.  They think maybe it's the fear that holds the lady riders back.  The traditional stereotype of bikers can be pretty scary.  It's a scary thought to be on a bike, on the road, with nothing around you to protect you.  We need to educate them on how a bike works and foster their confidence. We can attract the younger generation by talking to them, continuing the conversation, and encouraging them to try.

Mothers, don't hold your daughter's back and please, expose them early.

When speaking on Babes on Bikes, they say they have a weekly ride about 2 hours long.  They always stop for ice cream!  At the end of the day, everyone gathers for feedback and to check and make sure everyone is alright.

Babes on Bikes...Amazing support and living life to the fullest!

  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

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

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

7th Annual UN NATO Canada Veterans – Edmonton Crew’s Show and Shine and BBQ

7^th Annual UN NATO Canada Veterans – Edmonton Crew’s Show and Shine and BBQ
by Ray Ralph of the Harley-Davidson Edmonton Community & Mayor of Devon

I was fortunate to attend this years 7^th annual UN NATO Canada Veterans – Edmonton Crew’s Show and Shine and BBQ which was held at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans.

The Kipnes Centre is home to more than 80 veterans, with the eldest turning 101 years old this year. The centre provides 24/7 nursing care as well as other support such as physiotherapy, recreation therapy, occupational therapy, social worker, dietician, music therapy and spiritual care. The centre itself has 100 registered volunteers. This years one day event raised approximately $2540 which was generated through the registration fees for the show and shine, silent auction, 50/50 draw and the cost of the BBQ for non-residents. I must give a big hat’s off to everyone who made this event such a success, especially the two key organizers Don and Sheila.

The event started with several of the members of the Edmonton Crew meeting at the Edmonton Garrison and then arriving at the same time on their motorcycles which created lots of excitement for the residents to kick off the afternoon of activities. Mother nature was good this year and the weather was terrific for enjoying a BBQ. The UN NATO Canada Edmonton crew took care of all the supplies including doing all the cooking of the burgers and Hot Dogs and offer’s the BBQ to the residents at no cost to them. The Show & Shine portion of the event had 16 bikes and 4 classic vehicles registered.

There were also two gentlemen who were offering rides to the residents in their Urals which was a giant hit.

It is great to see some of the increased mobility equipment and other purchases that the centre has been able to make over the years for the residents through these fund-raising activities. As one of the Board members of the Kipnes Centre stated at the event. “without these funds raised through these events they would not have the money to purchase these items”. 

You can see and feel the appreciation from the staff, residents and their families when you look around the room when the prizes for the Show and Shine are being presented and the announcement of the additional funds generated to assist with additional purchases in the future.

This year was my second year of being able to attend this event and present a cheque to the UN NATO Canada Veterans – Edmonton Crew in support of the Kipnes Centre on behalf of the Edmonton Harley Davidson Motorcycle Community through our Calendar sales and Annual Motorcycle Fashion show. In 2018 the E.H.D.M.C. has raised over $11,000.00 for the centre.

If it wasn’t for these men and women who put their lives on the line for us we would not be enjoying the freedom we have today. I am hoping that the Edmonton Crew hold another event next year

Photos by Ray Ralph, Gerald Maximilien & Charles Issaacs

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

Visit the MOST Rider Friendly Community from 2015 - Two Hills AB in our Booth at the Edmonton Motorcycle Show!

Belt Drive Betty
Editor & Rider