Struggles at the Bench - Riding in BC, 2017

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<p>I don't own a GoPro camera yet, there are usually enough of them mounted on the helmets of my riding mates to make hundreds of hours of video footage- and really, how much could one more camera add? For the spring BC ride of 2017, there were usually three cameras recording the adventures. In revie...</p>

Mackenzie makes a video from BC Spring Family Ride

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<p>Four years in a row I have had the great fortune of heading to BC to ride dirt bikes with family and friends. This video taken from Mackenzie's GoPro was taken from our ride day at "The Flats". To get to the flats, we gear up at Pat's house and ride right from the house. It is great fun and offer...</p>

The Third Annual BC adventure - Chapter One

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<h3>Three years in a row makes it an annual event.</h3> <p>In 2014 my daughter Rose and I went to BC to spend time with my brother Pat, sister Cathy and their families in Merritt BC. For me the highlight of the trip was immersing myself in the dirt bike lifestyle in the hills near Merritt BC. <a href="http://vintagemoto.ca/notes/the-epic-multi-generational-bc-dirt-bike-adventure-of-2015">In 2015 I went again</a>. This was to be a more complete family reunion where all of our dirt-bike riding family members would gather. It was another great vacation except I immediately wounded myself as did my nephew Mike. </p>

The epic multi-generational BC dirt bike adventure of 2015

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<p>UPDATED February 4, 2017. I added a video from Mac's GoPro</p> <p>Here is a story from the modern era of dirt-biking and family fun. In 2014 I took my daughter Rose to B.C. for a vacation- a respite from the horrible events that had consumed our family for longer than I care to think about. We had a great time and as good fortune would have it, it has become an annual event. This story recalls the events of the second annual trip to B.C. to ride dirt-bikes.</p>