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Safety Workshop - Rider Perception

Bob Leitch — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000

The Beemer Reader article announced the first of our riding workshops. To date I have had little response, so I have extended the registration date (see below). I have also had a conflict come up so I need to move the session to Monday or Tuesday evening. Details are in the modified announcement below. Please let me know if you wish to attend and what your preferred date is. Safety Workshop – Rider Perception

Motorcycle riding requires a lot more than coordination and balance. It requires a keen perceptive ability that helps a rider see and evaluate all the important clues to respond effectively in traffic. Poor perception puts a rider at a disadvantage. Our Safety session on “Rider Perception” will be held on either Monday or Tuesday evening, 20 or 21 February, 2012 starting at 7:00 PM. The location and date will depend upon the number of participants and their preferences.

The goal of the session is to acquaint participants will the important aspects of visual perception, and how the brain and eyes work together to manage risk. The program is an interactive and fun session, not a boring lecture. The session is planned for an hour and a half. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.

In order to prepare enough handouts and determine a suitable location, please register and indicate your date preference for the workshop by return email or by calling Bob Leitch (250)656-6694before 15 Feb 2012. Note that there may be a small charge to cover the cost of the refreshments and room rentals.

TROC 2012

Bob Leitch — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:10:28 +0000

Hello All Riders,

As 2011 draws to a close, it is time to think about the New Year. Our tradition of a “Toast to the Rest of Canada” continues. We will again meet at the Island view Beach for the event, details are below. I’m seeking RSVPs.

13:00 Meet at Island View Beach: meet, swap stories, take a dip (Paul is looking for company), toast, and group photo
14:00 Travel to/Arrive at Bob’s for chili, coffee, more stories, motorcycle videos, and bowl games

Dress warm for the beach activities and bring a suitable libation for the toast. Cameras are welcome!

Coffee, tea and some soft drinks will be available at Bob’s. There will be meat and vegetarian chilis and a carrot cake for those with a sweet tooth.

For those that don’t wish to meet for the toast at the beach, they can proceed directly to Bob’s house.

PLEASE RSVP by 28 Dec so that we can make enough chili.

September Ride - Pacific Marine Circle Route

Peter Juergensen — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:31:31 +0000

Hi All,

We have one more ride planned for this calendar year and it's a nice ride that is forecast to be a beautiful day. The route is the Pacific Marine Circle Route.

We will be departing from the Tim Horton's at Costco - 739 McCallum Rd, Langford - at 9:30 and make our way along the coastline on Hwy 14 to The Coastal Kitchen Cafe, 17245 Parkinson Rd in Port Renfrew for lunch at around 11:45 am.

After Lunch we will continue across the island through Cowichan Lake and south back to Victotria. If you haven't done this loop before you are in for a treat.

Would you please let me know if you plan to make it out.

Thanks so much.

Summer BBQ Sunday!

Bob Leitch — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:11:19 +0000

Hello Fellow Riders,

It's time for our Summer BBQ!

Sunday 14 August starting 11:30. Have a burger and discuss the route you will take going home.

The club will supply burgers, salad, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and ice cream cones.

We have chairs, but if anyone is coming by car, then please do bring a spare camping chair.

Please RSVP to Klaus Kreye by 16:00 Thurs 11 Aug 2011 to indicate that you'll be joining us.

We will have a limited number of veggie burgers - please let us know.

Location at Chez Klaus
1055 Liberty Drive
Metchosin

Sunday Breakfast Ride to Salt Spring Island

Bob Leitch — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:27:07 +0000

Just a reminder that we are holding a Club breakfast at the Salt Spring Inn in Ganges this Sunday, 7 Aug 2011. You need to take the ferry to arrive at the Salt Spring Inn about 1000.

Your choice of ferry, Take the 9AM ferry from Swartz Bay to Fulford or the 8:40 from Crofton to Vesuvius. Coming from Fulford ferry, head in to Ganges, down the hill, turn left & go about 1 block.

The Salt Spring Inn is on the left. From Crofton, Brian will meet that ferry at Vesuvius and be your guide.

July Tour – July 16 & 17 to Gold River

Bob Leitch — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:42:19 +0000

Heber River, alongside Gold River Highway 28Please confirm if you plan to join the ride: - direct email to Melanie Boyce with a cc to Klaus Kreye:

Here's the plan:

Saturday July 16 2011

9:30 Meet at Tim Hortons on Millstream near Costco
11:30 Lunch break in Qualicum Beach at the Shady Rest
16:30 Arrive in Gold River (see your options below for booking your accommodation)
19:00 Dinner – Pipers on the Ridge, Neighbourhood Pub (250) 283-7533

Sunday July 17 2011

09:00 Depart Gold River on your own or ride to Tahsis or other destinations
10:30 Arrive in Tahsis River (about 3 hours round trip)

Accommodations:

Gold River Chalet, 390 Nimpkish, Gold River. Phone: 250-283-2688

Ridgeview Motor Inn 395 Donner Court, Gold River. Phone: 250--283-2277

Camping: Lions campground 250-283-7184 – last time it was very basic

If anyone wants to lead a group “off the beaten path”, let Melanie know so that she can advise all that there is an “adventure” part for the weekend.

Summer Events

Klaus Kreye — Mon, 30 May 2011 11:07:17 +0000

Hello, Everyone,

Summer is just around the corner (I hope) and before the searing heat is upon us I thought to remind you of the following events:

25/26 June - Camp and Ride - Duffy Lake Loop
16/17 July - Up Island ride - Gold River/Sayward/Tofino/???
22/23/24 July - Moto GP - Laguna Seca - Ken Sherkin is looking for riders
24 Sept - Port Renfrew/Cowichan Lake loop ride
25 Sept - Oyster Run - Anacortes

We do not have organisers, so I would like to gauge interest - please respond to any or all of the questions or provide any other feedback:

do you want to organise an event?
do you want to help organise an event?
do you want to attend an event?

Remember Breakfast this Saturday: Olympic View Golf Course

Many thanks

Klaus

Baseball caps are back!

BMWRVI Webmaster — Sun, 08 May 2011 12:00:15 +0000

BMWRVI now has baseball caps for sale. Learn more on our Clothing page.

Brigantine Inn Ride – April 16

Bob Leitch — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:00:00 +0000

The view of Maple Bay, 2009Come and join us on our first ride of the season to the Brigantine Inn. Enjoy a brisk spring ride on scenic roads to Maple Bay.

Meet at the Tim Hortons on Millstream at McCallum for a 9:30 am departure on April 16. Thanks to Cindy Liboiron for organizing this ride.

BMW Demo Day – April 29

Bob Leitch — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:02:47 +0000

Island BMW indicated that the Demo Day will be Friday, April 29. The new K1600 will be there. Contact Island BMW to sign-up. The sign-up list opened up on April 1.