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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…
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…
I’ve said this before an I am certain some that read this blog might think the same way…when getting a service or anything done to my bike I could sit at the dealer all day like I did yesterday. However, I ended up working from the dealer, making T Con calls, emails, you know work…
The reason for the new RIM
See why???? Enough said…as tempting as it is to ride bare it’s just not worth it! Comments?
Events and News I am honored to be invited to speak at PACIFIC MOTOSPORTS our BMW dealer. Free food, KLIM there and the intro of the new BMW 1200GS, plus me! Cheryl is still in Ottawa but I get to share many pictures and stories about our Adventure riding endeavors! What would be better…
Read the entire post please We have been posting on this blog since really June 2011. Me, as in Leslie has reviewed 100’s of motorcycle accessories, bikes and gear, etc…and I really try to be fair and honest without losing credibility or defacing a company. Up until now I have to say it’s been real…
What bike has caught our attention in a big way? What is this machine?
SOURCE: HELL FOR LEATHER The Suzuki DR-Z400S is an incredibly capable motorcycle. I’ve had the chance to ride one the past few weeks and I took it on a 300 mile highway journey, a 200 mile offroad adventure, did multiple days off road, rode it around town, and commuted from Long Beach to LA (about…
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