On Jan 30 the UCC membership gathered for the year end party at Donatello's in downtown Toronto.

Here we have the "Fab 4". From left to right, charming Jodi, lovely Christine, elegant Lynn and divine Petra.

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"Sunlight on Chrome"

- By Andy Hertel, December, Every Year

Just a few thoughts from within the cold dark confines of "Winter Storage:"
A motorcycles mind...

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It’s a strange feeling. It is a feeling which is both eerie and exciting. The time of the year indicated by the calendar pinned slightly askew just above the tool box to my right, tells me that it is the start of the annual hibernation season - yet the unmistakable brilliant rays of sunshine stream forcibly and unyieldingly through the cracks around the perimeter of my stall.

By this time of the year, I’ve usually had a fresh change of my fluids, been tendered to the wall with the gentle pierce of two alligator clips (normally one black and the other with a red rubber jacket) snugly fastened to my side. By this time, I am usually tucked safely away and comfortably covered to protect me from debris, dust and to render my service officially complete for the season. But mysteriously, not today...

2010 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SUPERSHOW

As in previous years, Upper Canada Cruisers provided
a noticeable and polished presence at the 2010 Motorcycle
show. As of Fri early afternoon a multitude of show goers had stopped
by the club booth to chat with our members and ask about the club.



Tony & Jodi Pastor and Danny Klassen manning the booth at the SuperShow


"Let the good times roll!"

Ray Charles - "Let The Good Times Roll" lyrics

Sunday Afternoon Ride to Stoney Creek Dairy

What a gorgeous fall day it turned out to be.

Freddy appeared at Timmy's the same time Lynn and I were backing our bikes into a parking space. Ordered a cup of java and while we were sipping our coffee Mark T rolled up on his BMW. A couple of other unknown riders -, Kal and John - pulled into Timmy's on a Harley and a Suzuki. Appears Kal has taken John, a new motorcycle graduate from Humber College, under his wing and was showing him the ropes, they were on their way to Carlisle.

Eventually Dave H, Andy and Christine pulled into the parking lot....

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"Niagara Wine Run!"

Lynn and Donna hamming it up.

"Let the good times roll!"

Hey Ya'll,

Well, with this FANTASTIC weather gracing us for the next 7 days, Lynn and I have decided to venture into Pa, take advantage of the nice weather this long weekend and give our iron steeds a scenic, twisty excursion workout....

An Appalachian Adventure...."The Great Smoky Mountains"

After a 1200km ride, Christine and Lynn decompressing with a “Vex On The Beach” cooler on the cabin porch at Fryemont Inn, Bryson City NC

Andy singing some Country & Western tunes at the campfire - as Andy puts it…”Hurtin' music!”

"She thinks my tractor's sexy
It really turns her on
She's always starin' at me
While I'm chuggin' along!"

Kenny Chesney,

“If you drink don’t drive do the watermelon crawl!”

Tracy Bryd,

"We got winners, we got losers
Chain smokers and boozers
And we got yuppies, we got bikers
We got thirsty hitchhikers
And the girls next door dress up like movie stars
Hmm, hmm, hmm I love this bar!"

Toby Keith,

“God is great, beer is good and People Are Crazy!”

Billy Currington,

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"Thanks to all who participated!"

"Thanks to all who participated!"

"Thanks to all who participated!"

"Thanks to all who participated!"

"Thanks to all who participated!"

Parking at the Terra Cotta Inn ready to enjoy a scrumptious lunch

Today's run was an amalgamation of the Caledon and Burlington Bay loop rides. Disappointed I wasn't able to attend the annual Canada Day pilgrimage at Watkin’s, I was definitely looking forward to capitalizing on a gorgeous summer day with like minded riders....

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"Let the good times roll!"

Woke up this morning to beautiful blue skies and a warm temperature of 23*. Didn’t have to coax Lynn for a quick jaunt to the Niagara area, she was well ahead of me on my mindful thoughts....



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"Stunt Demonstration"

- after breakfast at Timmys, drove home to get booster cables to boost Dave H’s Nomad…he left his bike key in the “ON” position during breakfast which effectively discharged his bike’s battery

- arrived at Envy Rides around 11am and it was brimming with excitement…DJ Flow 93.5 music blaring…bike stunts shows…bikini bike wash…showroom floor busy with purchasers…burger & drink $4…hotdog & drink $3.50…pull a wheelie machine for $20 (only machine in Ontario)…you could get your tires inflated with nitrogen $20…there was best in show contest…Sheridan College motorcycle training booth…also, other charity ride booths

A controlled "Stoppie"

"Americade"

Monday

- Woke up to sunny skies and temps quickly rose into the 60’s – weather station on the GMRS radio mentions the possibility of rain on Wednesday…arrrgh!

- Dan Hill having left Sunday and staying overnight at his fathers place, near Kingston, finally arrived late in the afternoon

- Dan regaled his terrifying white knuckle ride over the treacherous Ogdensburg bridge

- Motorcycle excitement was brewing in Lake George

- Accommodation next door at HoJo's $89.95 for 2 double beds

- Price of gas $2.69/gallon

- Meandered through Wally World and picked up evening grub – Johnsonville Brats and salad

- Just chillaxed the rest of the day

- Tonight temps dropping down to the freezing point…brrrrrrr!

- Had a GREAT campfire in the evening



Lynn sitting on her 2007 Kawasaki 900LT

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Easterbrooks!!!!!!!.

"Home of the foot long hotdog"

Let me be a little philosophical and say today's ride represents the snow flake principal...That is to say, no two are alike. "Big Al" led a group of six eager riders on what I thought would be the traditional Burlington Bay loop and Niagara escarpment ride.....



"Easterbrook's Hot Dog Stand" - 694 Spring Gardens Road, Burlington, ON(Located behind the Royal Botanical Gardens)


Foot Long Cheese Dog

WOW!

What a FANTASTIC day for a motorcycle ride today!

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.

From the Wheels section of the Toronto Star

by Lorraine Sommerfeld

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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.