Riding dirt bikes at the Centre of the Universe

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<h2>Chapter 1: the backstory.</h2> <p>In the Spring of the this year I found myself with a minor crisis of conscience. I had three motocross bikes that all did the same thing and I actually felt kind of silly for having such overlap. I have the 1984 Vintage RM 250 that works great but I don't want to wear i...</p>

Friendships forged in the fires of adventure

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<p>In reflecting on the benefits gleaned through a life of passionate dirt biking, many formative experiences leap to mind. But I would have to state, without reservation, that the most significant blessings are the lasting personal friendships forged in the fires of adventure. Or sometimes misadventu...</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>

Pat's take on Mike's favourite photo

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<p>Being Mike's brother and close to his age, we were in separable growing up. That being said I was there for nearly every event that occurred around him in those days. </p> <p>The following is my account of the days surrounding the "<a href="/notes/my-favourite-photo">My Favorite Photo</a>" story. </p> <p>Mike's recollection and telling of the sto...</p>

My favourite photo

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<h2>There is so much emotion in this photo— the only one I can find from 1983</h2> <p>To properly tell the story of this photo, a little back-story is necessary. In the summer of 1980, Bernie, my oldest brother moved home from Dryden, Ontario with his wife to join the family business. With him he brought all...</p>