Oct
31
2009
Well, another one bites the dust. I haven’t spent a lot of time writing posts on the ol’ blog this year. Perhaps, as winter sets in and I have more time I’ll write more.
It’s was a really great riding year. A couple trips across western Canada, down into southern Oregon and many point in between. [...]
Tags: end of season, motorcycle, odometer, winter nap
Jul
11
2009
Distance: 635 kilometres
Temp: Low 8/High 22
Mike:
We made it successfully. Fiona did especially well on her first long day ride. No mishaps or issues to report for our first day.
The start was a bit of a concern as the temperature in Calgary was only 8 degrees, cloudy and threatened rain. It was a very chilly ride [...]
Tags: motorcycle, nelson
May
19
2008
i think this leaves little doubt about the protection offered by a quality motorcycle helmet (although my portugese is not so hot). can’t believe anyone would want to let any part of their face or skull absorb the impact of a fall or accident.
Tags: helmet, melon, motorcycle, safety