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TNE Phase Two Section Two – Baie Comeau to Chibougamau This chapter of the True North East route could best be described as remote. The route begins in the town of Baie Comeau. This town has a population of approximately 26, 000 and has been around since 1889. A few years later the first saw…
SOURCE: GRAVEL TRAVEL The Dirt Name: True North East (TNE) Location: New Brunswick & Quebec Distance: Approx 2500 km’s Duration: 7-10 days Rating: Primarily Class 2 roads with Class 1 roads making up 30% of the route. 2 short sections of class 4. Creator: Ted Johnson and Fabrice Tremblay, a special thanks to Steve Vardy…
Words By Noble McIntyre Photos By Jeff Cobb SOURCE: Motorcycle Safety News Motorcycles have always evoked an image of freedom, individuality, and as the case may be, rebellion. With that freedom, there is also the possibility of an injury. Motorcycle safety has evolved significantly over the years and the rudimentary helmet and classic leather jacket…
DO YOU AGREE with these STATS???? SOURCE: A LAW FIRM 😉 We have compiled the most recent traffic statistics to show you how motorcycles stack up against automobiles in road safety. Even though motorcyclists are involved in fewer accidents each year than car owners, the rates at which motorcyclists are gravely injured in an accident…
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By Jeff Cobb SOURCE: MOTORCYCLE.COM Motorcycles can be a great way to commute, transport smaller stuff from point A to B, or travel, sightsee and tour. Depending on how much you carry, however, added weight can affect wear and tear on the whole bike, including suspension, tires, drive train, and brakes. It can also affect…
I have to agree with this great article….again not only for Noobs is this written for…even experienced riders who travel far distances can always learn from insight. By Karel Kramer, Photography by BMW, Karel Kramer SOURCE: MOTORCYCLIST Nobody walks out to the garage and pulls on a helmet and riding gear thinking, “I really want…
I find there are three sides to the concept of camping while traveling on a bike. Stealth Camping: Living temporarily in a location, usually for recreation, in a covert or secretive fashion. Stealth camping is also referred to as wild camping, ninja camping, or free camping. (source: stealthcamping.com) Tent Camping: Enjoying the great outdoors living…
This is a GREAT article not only for Noobs but for the rest of us who have been riding for years. You can never forget what it was like to be a beginner and lose sight of these recommendations. The difference between someone with riding experience under their belt is that all these tips become…
TCAT Introduction
Make sure you check out this great website helping you plan your adventure across Canada back road way…Gravel Travel We missed this road while riding the Cassiar…A great reason to go back! The DIRT Name: Telegraph Creek Location: Northern BC Distance: 150 km (one way) Duration: 1 day, we recommend spending a night in the…
Serbia is the 37th country to hit 1000 unique views. We thank you Serbia Population: 7,276,604! Background The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes was formed in 1918; its name was changed to Yugoslavia in 1929. Various paramilitary bands resisted Nazi Germany’s occupation and division of Yugoslavia from 1941 to 1945, but fought each other…
I found a great web site for anyone to peruse if you are traveling Canada on a bike. I will be posting some of its content here but use this link, GRAVELTRAVEL.CA to read all about the many back country roads up here. The site also include the TCAT-Tans Canada Adventure Trail. Plus, like last…
Not often do Cheryl and I get away without our bikes but when we do we make the best if it. Visiting Cheryl in Ottawa while she continues her training for the IDENT section of the RCMP was great to walk about and see all the sights and sounds of these two Canadian cities. We…
See why???? Enough said…as tempting as it is to ride bare it’s just not worth it! Comments?
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