Ride to Reynolds (Canadian Edition)

As Always I have to start with
The Route

Calgary, Red Deer, Lacombe, Wetaskawin and then home.
300 miles most of it super slabbin and all of it flat.

That's what riding is like on the Prairies.

After my usual late start I gassed up (cost me 10 bucks for about a
half a tank) and hit the road.

My first stop was Lacombe to meet up with DWB (Dirty White Boy) and
his all too wonderful wife Rhonda. After enjoying a cup of Tim
Horton's coffee, good conversation we were chased from the patio by
the freekin train whistles.

Timmies was well positioned directly beside the track adjacent to a
major crossing. Once my ears stopped ringing all I could think of was
I want a set of those horns for the RSV.

On to Wetaskawin.

The destination was a place called Reynolds Museum. Although I had
heard of the place I had never been there. My loss.
The museum is dedicated to vintage planes and motorcycles. I think
they do some of their own restorations. Cool stuff.

The Museum was hosting - 'Motorcycles & The People Who Love Them'
And yes that old movie quote "If you build it they will come" was
right.

The lot was full of motorcycles. As a matter of fact the parking lot
was almost as interesting as the Show & Shine.

Best part of the day was "Canadian Chaos" . A group of three or four
stunt riders kept us all entertained. If you like wheelies, stoppies,
chainsaws, a few other really cool maneuvers you would not want to try
at home and a few blown tires this was the show for you.

Hey I enjoyed it.

After that it was a tour through the hanger and then a spirited ride
home.

All in all a hell of a good day!

Here are a few misc. pictures. If it wasn't for dead batteries I could
offer more.

http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/reynolds.htm

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Don
RCOS# 7

2000 - Yamaha Venture Millennium Edition

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By (calgary Don) from (reekyville.motorcycles.)
‘‘As Always I have to start with
The Route
Calgary, Red Deer, Lacombe, Wetaskawin and then home. 300 miles most of
it super slabbin and all of it flat.
That's what riding is like on the Prairies.
After my usual late start I gassed up (cost me 10 bucks for about a half
a tank) and hit the road.
My first stop was Lacombe to meet up with DWB (Dirty White Boy) and his
all too wonderful wife Rhonda. After enjoying a cup of Tim Horton's
coffee, good conversation we were chased from the patio by the freekin
train whistles.
Timmies was well positioned directly beside the track adjacent to a
major crossing. Once my ears stopped ringing all I could think of was I
want a set of those horns for the RSV.
On to Wetaskawin.
The destination was a place called Reynolds Museum. Although I had heard
of the place I had never been there. My loss. The museum is dedicated to
vintage planes and motorcycles. I think they do some of their own
restorations. Cool stuff.
The Museum was hosting - 'Motorcycles & The People Who Love Them' And
yes that old movie quote "If you build it they will come" was right.
The lot was full of motorcycles. As a matter of fact the parking lot was
almost as interesting as the Show & Shine.
Best part of the day was "Canadian Chaos" . A group of three or four
stunt riders kept us all entertained. If you like wheelies, stoppies,
chainsaws, a few other really cool maneuvers you would not want to try
at home and a few blown tires this was the show for you.
Hey I enjoyed it.
After that it was a tour through the hanger and then a spirited ride
home.
All in all a hell of a good day!
Here are a few misc. pictures. If it wasn't for dead batteries I could
offer more.
(don calgary)


‘‘Now I'd say that was a respectful, pretty interesting,
motorcycle trip report. Don,down here in Texas, we have an
interesting, outstanding Museum, similar to the one you mentioned, in
Galveston.
Thanks for sharing. Not too bad of photos, either. (BJAY)

 

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You're quite welcome.

Too bad cuz there are lots of terrific riding roads out there. Even if
the daily rental didn't scare you off that .20/km sure would.

It' s been 20 odd years since I lived out that way so any current info
on the restaurants or clubs would be useless. But there are the old
standards like Stanley Park or Queen Elizabeth Park. Both are worth a
visit. Take a slow drive from there over to North Vancouver and along
Marine Drive to Horseshoe Bay. Horseshoe bay is one of the choices for
taking the ferry to the island, although I think the boat to Victoria
leaves from Tawassen. While at Horseshoe Bay stop in at Trolls and
enjoy a seafood dinner. Nothing fancy but good food (at least it used
to be good). If you enjoy boating you can rent a small boat there and
take a run up the coast or over to Bowen Island. Downtown Vancouver is
let's say colourful. I have heard good things about Robson Mall.

Vancouver is a large and diverse city. I am sure you will find lots to
keep you busy for a few days. I hope the weather is dry when you are
there.

Oh one tip, after you board the ferry, don't climb to the upper deck
before the boat pulls out. Don't ask me how I know.
--


Don
RCOS# 7

2000 - Yamaha Venture Millennium Edition

Disclaimer:
This message may contain incidental references to various
brands of motorcycles, vehicles or parts manufacturers.
They are included for informational purposes only and
are not intended to upset, inflame or otherwise disturb
the sensibilities of anyone associated with the brands.
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with the content are advised to make copious notes,
organize them into a coherent message and then hit the
delete button.

http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/reeky.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/radium1.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/banff.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/kananaskis.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/walkercalgary.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dbinns/calgarybrowning.htm

 

You are welcome Don. Like I said, I enjoyed your trip report. Did I
mention that we have a nice Air Plane, Auto, and motorcycle museum down
here in Galveston. Again, thanks for sharing with us.
(BJAY)