One Final Post
Despite all the challenges and obstacles somehow we accomplished the goals of the trip, 1. Ride a motorcycle across Canada, 2. raise awareness about ALS and Compassionate Care ALS, 3. raise money to support those dealing with disease. This trip was a lot like life you make plans then something gets in the way and you have to adjust your plans. I believe you cannot make it through life without...
Read MoreDay 17: Fredericton – Moncton, NB
We got an early start for Moncton, NB arriving at the Toy for Big Boys dealership at 9:30 AM. The first person we spotted in the parking lot was our cousin Maxine. Inside was a nice group of people including Carol Cottrill and Janika Smit from ALS NB and Larry Northrup, President of the dealership. Once we wrapped up the dealer event we headed off to our hotel and the lunch followed by a ride on...
Read MoreDay 16: Quebec City, QC – Fredericton, NB
A late night last night turns into a foggy headed start for the day. A big ‘thank you’ to Jim and Pal who soldiered through some horrible weather yesterday to accomplish one full day of riding with us. They were up and gone by 9:00 AM and no Oakley’s went south with them. We were on the road by 9:30 and after breakfast at McDonalds we were making good time for Moncton, NB. We rode out of...
Read MoreDay 15: Ottawa, ON – Montreal, QC – Quebec City, QC
We got a bit of a late start as we went to the local Harley-Davidson dealer to inquire about renting a bike for me. In the end this option will not work. The daily and mileage charges combined with the fact that I must return the bike to Ottawa just does not make sense. After the dealer stop and then some breakfast we hit the road for the ride to Quebec City via Montreal. At the edge of town we...
Read MoreDay 14: Toronto – Ottawa, ON ~ Canada’s Capital City
We made our way to Davies Harley-Davidson by 10:00 AM to see what options Bob Davies and his team have come up with to get me back on the road. Unfortunately together we could not come up with an option that made sense. My bike needs to have the motor rebuilt by Harley-Davidson a $5,000.00 project. Option one was to find a new motor locally and install that today. No luck, there are no motors...
Read MoreDay 13: Toronto, ON
Another day off in Toronto. We checked out of The Royal York in the morning, Trent went to do some laundry and head to the Richmond Hill area of Toronto where my bike is and where we will hopefully find a hotel for tonight. My brother Terry is on his way up on a rental bike that he picked up in Massachusetts. At 11:30 a.m. I was picked up by Peter and Donalyn (Donnie) friends of my Aunt and Uncle...
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