A Look Back at 2018 at the Sicamous Summer Stomp Part 1 Season 6 Episode 8 Segment 2

Season 6 Episode 8 Segment 2
Sicamous Summer Stomp Part 2

Some amazing vendors were at the Sicamous Summer Stomp 2018.  One of the was Ken Patterson of Artist Bench Guitars.  He had a very unique booth with hand made cigar box guitars.
Each guitar is made with exotic wood and three strings.  Each has its on unique style and all are electric.  Some even have adjustable bridges and you can adjust the string height.

Ken is also a motorcycle air brush artist and has been for over 30 years.  He enjoyed the crossover to guitars and finds it a great artistic outlet.

He says they are a blast to play!!

Wade Stewart is an executive committee member, a co-coordinator and has also been the M.C. at the Sicamous Summer Stomp for a number of years.  He says its a curse and an honor to do so every year.  After all the moaning and bitching is done, we love it and its a blast every year.

One of the favorite bands this year is Darby Mills of the Darby Mills Project.  Wade has known her for over 42 years and she is also his Aunt.  Darby Mills is the scream queen of Canada!!  This is her second year at the Sicamous Summer Stomp.

Everything from the pit crew to the volunteers to the sponsors make up the Sicamous Summer Stomp.  They are the absolute heart of the event.  After having 7 committee members they are only down to two but the help from the volunteers that stepped up made everything come together.

Large and small vendors such as After Dark Distillery, Konquer Motorcycles, Harley Davidson, Rico RSK Apparel and Sweet Legs by Taylor, just to name a few, make everything happen.  There were some very unique and beautiful booths this year.  They always make for a phenomenal weekend.

The volunteers may not be able to rest until all is torn down and put away.  After the weekend they spend hours cleaning up every single cigarette butt and piece of garbage.  Sicamous has been very welcoming and we respect that.  RCMP were also amazing assisting with road closures and safety.

Remember to be safe.  There are shuttles to and from town and free camping.
Do Not drink and drive.

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 5 Segment 3

Season 6 Episode 5 Segment 3
The Future of Motorcycling Part 2

First we spoke with Payton, a 16 year old dirt biker at the Calgary Motorcycle Show.  Payton would love to have a street bike but his Mom has said no.
He loves the KTM sports bike and says he will save his money and take the safety course before buying one.
Payton wants to graduate and become a welder.  He started welding last year and just loves it!

Next we spoke with Filipa Borges Rechlo.  A 35 year old female rider from Lloydminster AB.  Filipa works up in the Yukon as a welder.

Filipa grew up in Ontario where riding was huge  No one in the family rides, although, she knows it's in her blood.

The industry struggles with getting more women and younger riders.  Filipa says women and younger people need to get more comfortable with riding and enjoy it more.  The industry is catering to women by making smaller bikes.  We should all be more encouraging and let them know that they can do it.

Women riding groups are a big help for getting the female riders together and overcoming the fear!

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