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>

A Motocross Wedding/Flight of the RM

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<p>So why would I try to make an 84 RM fly? My Uncle Mike was right on the money, I watched my Dad do it and refused to be outdone, especially during the week of my wedding.</p> <blockquote> <p>This story is part counter-story to <a href="http://localhost/vintagemoto.ca/notes/jumping-big-at-charleston">So how far can you safely jump a 1984 Suzuki?</a></p> </blockquote> <p>Contrary to popular belief, riding Mot...</p>

Too Many Projects, Not Enough Room & What Makes a Bike “Vintage”?

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<h3>As can be seen in the above photo, I have too many projects on the go, and not enough room to do them.</h3> <p>My first project didn't actually have anything to do with motocross. I finally grew tired of putting studs in my rear tire and attaching my homemade front ski, just to ride it once or twice, real...</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>

A new video from Mackenzie

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<p>Mackenzie posted this great video of him riding with friends in Grand Prairie. No swearing this time. Nice Mac! If you have anything else to show Mac, I love featuring you on the pages of the VM Notes.</p> <div class="grav-youtube-wrapper "> <div class="grav-youtube"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ciJyBFs8jRU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div>