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Winter Breakfast EventsThe winter breakfast events started on November 9th, 2008They will continue to be held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. We will meet at Zet's on Airport Road @ 10am Hope to see you there. Robert's Run (Pop & Beer Tabs)Posted by: TomAltobello on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 01:15 AM
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16th annual Roberts Run
Sunday May 24th 2009 Breakfast starts at 9:00 am Roberts Run starts at 11:00 am Mohawk Inn Guelph Line just North of 401 Bring Your Pop/Beer can tabs! Motorcycle Rides: What a Gorgeous Fall Day Ride to the Niagara RegionPosted by: aljason on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 08:00 AM
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After a hearty breakfast, Lynn (my wife) and I saddled up and around 10:30am and headed towards the picturesque Niagara region. As we casually cruised along Lakeshore Road, through downtown Oakville, we glanced at the foggy, ripple free Lake Ontario from the Sixteen Mile river bridge…the lake water was calm and smooth as glass. In Burlington, we pulled over and I snapped a picture of Lynn with the misty Burlington Skyway Bridge in the background. ![]() Note: Few weeks later, price of fuel drops to .72.9/litre and London, ON received 70cm of snow with overnight temps dropping down to -10*C...YIKES!
Click here to view ALL Rides Easy as Learning to Ride a MotorbikePosted by: hertelsfour on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 02:40 AM
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by Lorraine Sommerfeld Oct 02, 2008 The first time I walked into the Wheels section at the Star, the first question I was asked was whether I had my motorcycle licence. Well, "No", I responded. How could that possibly be a condition of writing about cars? As I soon learned from five sets of eyeballs glowering at me from under heavy brows, it was indeed a consideration in this bike-crazy office. ![]() Note: Lorraine Sommerfeld's column appears Saturday in Wheels and Monday in Living.
Lorraine On Line Click here for full Wheels article Click Here To View ALL Member Updates Submissions: Autumn RidingPosted by: hertelsfour on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 12:45 AM
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“There are really three factors key to riding in the fall,” explains Andy Hertel, manager of motorcycle-rider training at Humber College in Toronto. “One is rider preparation, and the others are the environment and road users.” ![]() Submissions: Arrrgh...Winter!!!Posted by: Fred on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 06:47 AM
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Those lovely wintery scenes from the Northeastern U.S and the impending winter weather forecast for Eastern Ontario and parts is another reminder to lay our bikes to rest for another season. In that regard, here is a link you may find useful in winterizing your bikes. Click here for Winter Storage link Note: Don’t make the mistake of just pushing your motorcycle into the garage for winter. Storage can protect your investment and keep you from sitting along the side of the road on your first spring ride.
Click Here To View ALL Member Updates UCC Ride: Al’s “Annual” Wine Run – Sept 28, 2008Posted by: TomAltobello on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 08:00 AM
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Note: This leisurely escorted ride takes you along the shores of Lake Ontario to steep challenging passageways of the Bruce escarpment and then onto Niagara’s fragrant picturesque wine country.
Click here to view ALL Rides Motorcycle Rides: Labour Day Ride to PAPosted by: Fred on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 08:00 AM
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Dear UCC Members, Due to overwhelming demand there will be a repeat of the Tristate tour during the labour day weekend. Take-off is from exit 38B (Niagara-on-the Lake) at precisely 8:30 AM, Fri Aug 29 .Planned return for Mon Sept 1. Please arrive earlier if you are having coffee or breakfast. ![]() ![]() Note: This tour encompasses three states, PA, Md and West Virginia. What follows is a small excerpt from RoadRunner magazine re: the Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway (SR381).
" Gentle sweeping curves lead through a rolling countryside of horse farms. In West Virginia the terrain gets more rugged and the riding becomes more fun, but also more challenging. Decreasing radius, off-camber, downhill curves demand full concentration. The scenery in this remote, less populated area is often breathtaking" Click here to view ALL Rides Motocycle Event: Motorcops Competition at Humber CollegePosted by: aljason on Friday, August 15, 2008 - 08:00 AM
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Watched the motorcops do their timed partner ride, today, at Humber College in lot 4. They attach a tether between 2 bikes and quickly ride a slalom course. If the tether breaks or a pylon is knocked over, they are disqualified. Very cool exercise!
There definitely was a lot of testosterone in the air. Final competition is tomorrow... Al ![]() Click Here for More Photos Motorcycle Rides: West VirginiaPosted by: aljason on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 08:00 AM
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We left 'GPS Fred' and party Monday morning, in Somerset Pa, for their trek back home while Lynn and I headed south into West Virginia via Rte 219 In WV Lynn noticed a sign which read CAUTION: This road not recommended for trucks..."Hey!", she cracked over the CB radio,"Must be a motorcycle road with wicked tight twists and turns." We quickly hit the binders and turned onto Rte 72. Initially the road was fine, but then it turned into a frost heaved choppy ride with vicious uphill/downhill narrow switchbacks...barely got out of 2nd gear for 17 miles... ![]() Note: West Virginia, with it’s rolling hills, scenic valleys and winding highways, is one of America's best-kept motorcycling secrets.
Click here to view ALL Rides Motorcycle Rides: Gaspe 5 AdventurePosted by: TomAltobello on Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 11:30 PM
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Day 1 – Saturday, July 5th-- Odometer: 10,847
Oakville, ON – Bike was packed the night before and after a morning coffee at Starbucks, Mark Taylor arrives and we head out @ 6:55AM to meet the other members of the Gape 5 at Bayview and Sheppard. Met up at the Esso and after providing duct tape (never used on the HD, by the way!) to do a temporary eyeglass repair for Peter we headed for Kingston @ 7:50AM! So begins BIG SLAB DAY……a beautiful sunny day and some “2-Buck” bursts! ![]() Note: July 5th to July 11th, 2008 - 6.5 days/4005kms - Oakville, Quebec City, Gaspe, NB, ME, NH, VT, NY, ON and so, so many points in between! Written for Gaspe 5, UCC & others!
Initially composed by Tom Altobello from his notes and memories of the most enjoyable riding adventure of The Gaspe 5 Then with editing and additions by Mark Taylor from his log! Click here to view ALL Rides |
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