Category Archives: Canada

Border to Border – entering Mexico

Posted on October 21, 2015 by greg

With my 1,500 mile form signed it was no just a matter of crossing into Mexico and completing the Border to Border. I followed the signs, paid my told and entered Mexico, 3 minutes from the hotel, easy. Now I … Continue reading →

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BunBurner 1500

Posted on October 13, 2015 by greg

After a hot shower and sleeping for only about 5 hours I was back on the road again to complete the second challenge – 1,500 miles in 36 hours. I was tired, but ready for the ride. It was still … Continue reading →

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Iron Butt – SaddleSore 1000

Posted on October 3, 2015 by greg

I have been planning an Iron butt ride since I got back from my big adventure four years ago. For a variety of reasons it wasn’t working out, finally I made the decision that no matter what I was going … Continue reading →

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Planning for the Iron Butt

Posted on September 17, 2015 by greg

I’m not much of a planner. My profession demands that I plan my days, months, quarters and of course year-end, but outside of work I resist it as much as possible. My research into the Iron Butt tells me it … Continue reading →

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New Gear

Posted on September 11, 2015 by greg

It has been time for new riding gear for a while now. My pants no longer fit me as I’ve managed to keep weight off. My Tourmaster jacket is looking worn, very worn, but it should since it is five … Continue reading →

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Ride with my Wife and Lego Man

Posted on September 9, 2015 by greg

With over 114,000km on my bike I am surprised at how little of that time has been 2 up riding. Probably not the thing to be thinking about as I embark on a weekend road trip with my wife and … Continue reading →

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Roadside Waiting

Posted on September 1, 2015 by greg

A bit late posting this one – not sure where the time goes sometimes. This ride was about a month ago. There is nothing quite like being stuck on the side of the road for over 5 hours, in the … Continue reading →

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HU 2015

Posted on July 19, 2015 by greg

It has been just over a month since the Horizon’s Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers meeting in Ontario which I helped organize. My role this year was much more involved and required a lot more of my time and energy than in … Continue reading →

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MOA event – Dry run for HU

Posted on May 24, 2015 by greg

I arrived at the MOA (Motorcycle Owners of America) event in Orillia a little later Friday night than I planned but still in enough time to grab a cold beer and have some delicious snacks. Once I got settled in … Continue reading →

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Horizons Unlimited meeting in Orillia

Posted on May 7, 2015 by greg

It’s just over a month until the Horizons Unlimited meeting in Orillia. It has been quite exciting for me to be involved this year. It was my responsibility to help find and co-ordinate the presenters for the meeting and I’m … Continue reading →

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