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AMY GALLANT MEMORIAL MOTORCYCLE RUN

If you're "out and about" on July 12th, (Rain date, July 19) and looking for a run to do, try dropping in and joining the Amy Gallant Memorial Motorcycle Run, sponsored by the East Prine chapter of MADD. 

Registration is at 12 noon. Ride leaves at 1 pm.  Cost is $10 per driver; $5 per passenger. Ride starts at teh Bloomfield Park.  There will be a BBQ at 4 pm; and prizes will be awarded.  Donations will be accepted, as well.  For more information, contact Joey or Debbie at 859-3775.

What a great way to enjoy the roads and scenery, and help out in a good cause, as well!

Until next time, keep the dirty side down.

Biker Deb

Posted by Debbie at 7/2/2009 7:32 PM | Add Comment

Ride to Work Day

June 15th is the official 18th annual International Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day, an event that comes with a few perks.  Check out www.motorcycling.ca/ridetowork for details about how you can share your experience via their website.  A free individual MCC (Motorcycle Confederation of Canada) Bronze Membership will provided to all respondents who send a picture of themselves with their motorcycle/scooter on Ride to Work Day.  

They are also giving away a leather Jacket and t-shirts.  You can also check out www.ridetowork.org

Looks like a great way to start the day to me.

Julie W.

Posted by Debbie at 6/6/2009 5:11 PM | Add Comment

Hog the Island Package for vacationers

Visitors to the Island will be interested in checking out the “Hog The Island” Package being offered by Super 8 Charlottetown.  They have a special “deal” which includes goodies for those visiting Red Rock Harley Davidson in Cornwall (aka North River by locals).  It makes for a real escape with treats and discounts.  Check out the details by going to www.motorcyclepei.com/accommodations.htm
Nice to see local businesses working with the motorcycle industry.

Posted by Debbie at 5/14/2009 6:06 PM | Add Comment

KOWBOY MIKE HUGHES RIDES INTO 2ND ANNUAL PEI MOTORCYCLE SHOW


While at the PEI Motorcycle show was thrilled to meet Kowboy Mike Hughes, who was signing autographs at the Red Rock Harley-Davidson booth.

Kowboy was meeting and greeting fans, young and old, old and new (like me!) and graciously giving photo ops to any who asked.  He's in town promoting the premiere of his new reality wrestling show, "Kardinal Sinners" which follows the lives of Hughes and three other Maritime wrestlers. 
It debuted on Rush-TV on April 27 at 9:30 p.m.

For those of you who don't know, Mike is Island born and bred ... and his proud Mom, Mary, was there at the premiere, graciously accepting congratulations, as well.  Nice to meet you, Mary.  If the first show was any indication, Mike can add the title of "Television star" to his credentials.  He has camera presence, as well as stage presence ... and is an extremely nice guy, to boot!

Until next time, keep the dirty side down.

Biker Deb

Posted by Debbie at 5/12/2009 3:01 PM | Add Comment

NEW MANAGER AT DBL DREAM MACHINES (HONDA)

Spent a few minutes talking with Mike Roberts at the PEI Motorcycle show recently.  Mike is the new General Manager at DBL Dream Machines (Honda dealer) in Summerside.

Mike brings to the job his experience from working at both Glenn's and ToyMaster ... as well as fresh ideas, no doubt.

Most exciting news is, they're "working on" opening a new store in Charlottetown by the Spring of 2010.
"It will be a full-line Honda dealership" says Roberts.

Yah, hurray!  No more running to S'side for parts for the Nighthawk!

Until next time, keep the dirty side down!

Biker Deb

Posted by Debbie at 5/3/2009 7:12 PM | Add Comment

Mark Your Calendar with CAV Events


One of our newest riding clubs on PEI, The CAV (Canadian Army Veterans, South Africa Unit, 2nd CAV will be hosting two events this summer.


Ride For Dad
30 May 2009
For more information see www.motorcycleridefordad.org/pei/ or email rfd_pei@yahoo.ca


South Africa Unit, 2nd CAV
Ride For The Troops
22 August 2009
Details to follow

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT 
The CAV
South Africa Unit  (2nd CAV)
 
Under the name of Canadian Army Veterans The CAV; are a brotherhood of serving and veteran motorcycle enthusiasts who have volunteered to serve our Country; whether it be in Regiments, on Ships or with Air Squadrons or Bases across Canada and Overseas.  CAV units formed across Canada are named in tribute of Canadian Battle Honours, to continue the traditions and bonds formed in war and peace.
 
The CAV was formed by Canadian Veterans whose common bond was service to one s country and the fact they were avid motorcyclists.  To date we have members who have served our country in every theatre of military operations, in peace or at war; as members of NATO, the United Nations or members of Canada s present Army, Navy or Air Force.
 
Our Mission is to provide our members with a Unit to continue service to each other and our Communities and Country. We are a Brotherhood of Canadian Army Veterans, mounted on motorcycles of all different types.  The CAV promotes safe, responsible motorcycling.
 
Alongside our Veteran Supporter members, (Veteran Supporters are our family; brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, partners, friends and comrades that share a love of country, community and motorcycles) we continue to volunteer our time for our Country by actively supporting each other, our brothers in arms and our communities through charity rides and events.
 
The CAV is now represented on PEI by The South Africa Unit.
 
For further information see www.thecav.ca  or contact
 
2CAVSouthAfrica@thecav.ca

Posted by Debbie at 4/16/2009 2:53 PM | Add Comment

MOTORCYCLE TOURING IN PEI - BOOK TO BE RELEASE AT BIK SHOW


The Island’s first travel guide devoted to touring the province by motorcycle will be released this Saturday at Motorcycle Show 2009 to be held at the Charlottetown Civic Centre April 18-19.  Motorcycle Touring in Prince Edward Island.....Your Guide to Tip to Tip Adventure, is written and designed by yours truly, Julie V. Watson, with contributions of both editorial and photography by John C. Watson and Debbie Gamble-Arsenault.

We are trying something new with this guidebook. It will be offered for sale through a web storefront as either a printed book or as a downloadable PDF file. The book which was written, designed and taken to the ready-to-print stage right here in PEI will be marketed, both at home and internationally through electronic media.

We  love the fact that people can download it into their own computer.  They can read and enjoy it, then print the pages they want.  If they want a copy to travel with they can print it in black and white or full colour.  Of course they don’t get the glossy covers and coil bound book, but it’s a great inexpensive option.

Motorcycle Touring in Prince Edward Island is a true Island project featuring photography by John Watson, who got his first training at Holland College.  

Motorcycle enthusiasts featured in the book include Liam and Kim Dolan of Olde Dublin Pub and Claddagh Oyster House, and Tom Nichols of Vacationland.  Several tours include lighthouses, the Hillsborough River and the three regions of the province.  

To check it out go to www.lulu.com/juliewatson
or our publishers website www.seacroftpei.com and click on the icon for travel in the left column

Posted by Debbie at 4/16/2009 1:38 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

BIKES COMING OUT OF THE WOODWORK

Hola, friends!

Have you been able to resist getting your bike out, yet?  Just last Saturday, you would swear that it was mid-summer!  I saw SO many two-wheels out and about .... And I'm SO envious!

Was talking to a friend who said that he USED to get his bike out as early as possible, but he spent too much time cleaning the "winter road sh*t" off of it.  Now, he's much more selective ...  and waits until May.  <LOL!>     Clever guy!   

If you HAVE gotten your ride out already, PLEASE be careful out there!  Quite aside from the horrendous amount of BIG potholes, people in cages have to get used to us sharing the road with them again.  Seems it is a yearly process -- "Oh, right ... there are motorcycles on the road." Be extra vigilant and careful these next few weeks, friends .... don't like seeing ANYone ending up as "road kill."

Hope to see ya'll at the Spring Motorcycle Show at the Civic Centre next weekend.  

And oh, yes!  Anyone got a nice little Honda Rebel 250 cruiser that you'd like to give me ... or sell me REALLY, REALLY cheap!  <LOL!>

Until next time, keep the dirty side down!

Biker Deb
 

Posted by Debbie at 4/10/2009 9:44 AM | Add Comment

PEI SPRING MOTORCYCLE SHOW A GO!

Got a note from my buddy, MIke Hill, with information about the second annual Charlottetown motorcycle show.  Mike tells us:
"Just dropping you an email to inform you that our annual bike show is booked for April 17th  - 19th at the Charlottetown Civic Center. Set-up will be on the 17th, and the show will be open to the public the 18th & 19th.
 
This year we've added a "Used Bike Corral" with the cost being $20 to display your used bikes for sale. All organizations are invited to attend, however,due to cost increases, there will be a $100 registration fee, with the profits going to charity.  Registrationa MUST be in by April 1st. .
 
We will be adding more to the show as things progress. More info when confirmed.
If anybody wants to book floor space, they can contact myself at...
badr1pei@gmail.com

Thanks a lot for the info, Mike!  Last year's show was a blast!  So I'm sure that this year's installment will be just as great -- and a welcome diversion for all of the Island's winter-weary bikers!

Until next time ....

Biker Deb

Posted by Debbie at 4/1/2009 8:54 PM | Add Comment

ATLANTIC MOTORCYCLE AND ATV SHOW ROARS INTO MONCTON FOR THE SECOND TIME Feb 13 - 15/09

Hold on to your helmets, folks --- here we go again! The 2nd annual Atlantic Motorcycle and ATV show is coming in just a couple of weeks.

Their webpage says, "Over 15,000 Motorcycle & ATV enthusiasts poured through the Moncton Coliseum Complex during the first Atlantic Motorcycle & ATV Show last February. No one was prepared for the buzz this event caused throughout the industry, the Atlantic Provinces and in the media, and anticipation is extremely high for the 2009 show. All the major manufacturers will be there!!!

The show runs Friday, Feb. 13, 12 noon - 9:00 pm; Saturday, Feb. 14, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; and Sunday, Feb. 15, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Moncton Coliseum.

Admission prices are $10 Adults, $8 Senior / Student, Children under 10 FREE when accompanied by an adult. (Go to the website to print a coupon good for $1 off admission.)

For more info, go to: www.masterpromotions.ca/atlantic-motorcycle.asp

Mark your calendars - and while you're there, don't forget to enter for the door prize: a set of His and Hers riding outfits.

See you there! And until next time ....

Biker Deb

Posted by Debbie at 2/4/2009 6:04 PM | Add Comment
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