First, a reminder that the monthly breakfast is this Saturday, June 1st. We are on our way to the Cow Café & Cookhouse in Cowichan Bay.

Now a little bit of emphasis: the Cow Café & Cookhouse in Cowichan Bay.

It looks like the Cow Café & Cookhouse started in Cowichan Lake and has now opened a second location in Cowichan Bay. It is the new location to which we are going. The address is 1765 Cowichan Bay Rd. It is on the water side towards the North end of the main drag. Breakfast is at 9:30. Make your own way there.

Regards,
Bob

Saddle up and let’s ride to the Saltair Pub on Sunday, May 19.

Victoria riders meet at the Tim Hortons on Millstream at 9:30 for a 10:00 departure. That will get us to the Saltair Pub at 11:30, just before the 11:45 opening.

With the growing number of Club members up island in Duncan, Nanaimo and beyond, if someone in those areas would like to coordinate a route and ride, please contact Bob Leiitch and he will send an announcement to members in those areas. If you ride independently, remember that the Saltair Pub does not open until 11:45.

For all, please let me know if you are planning to attend. Drop Bob Leitch an email by 6 PM Friday, May 17 if you will be there so we can let the Pub know numbers. Our numbers at events are growing so we need to advise the Pub if we have more attendees than we have forecast.

Regards,

Bob

The Monthly Gathering date and location has changed.

We are on our way to the Qualicum Memorial Golf Course this Sunday, May 5th. We have a reservation for 11:00 am.

Since the weather forecast is good, the plan is to ride Highway 1 on the way up and then take advantage of the back roads on the way back, exploring roads less frequented and stopping at a couple of locations like the Little Qualicum Cheese works.

For the restaurant, we need to give firm numbers by Friday, so please let me know if you are going to be there. RSVP by Thursday evening, May 2nd.

If you want to ride with others on the way up, please meet at the usual Tim Hortons at Millstream by 8:45 am and we’ll start sending packets at about 9:00 am.

Thanks to Ernie Reigle for organizing this. There is a breakfast buffet as well as à la carte. The buffet costs $11.95, including coffee and consists of:

Fruit, muffins, Greek Yogurt Eggs benny scrambled eggs bacon sausages french toast pancakes omelettes and waffles (made to order)

Regards,

Bob

Spring is upon us and it’s time for our first club ride. We are off to the Brigantine Inn this Saturday. Enjoy a brisk spring ride on scenic roads to Maple Bay.

Meet at the Tim Hortons on Millstream for a 9:30 am departure on Saturday, April 20.

Note that the Brigantine Inn does not open until 11:00 am, so if you are proceeding independently, time your ride accordingly.

In order to confirm numbers, please let me know if you will be eating at the Brigantine Inn with the group. RSVP by Thursday evening, April 18th.

Up Island Riders:  If you would like to meet at a location in Nanaimo and ride together to the Brigantine Inn, please let me know and I will coordinate a meeting location, time, and a route leader.

Just a short reminder that our monthly breakfast will be a Mary’s Bleue Moon Café, 9535 Canora Rd Sidney starting at 9:30 AM on Sunday, April 7.

In order to confirm numbers, could you please let me know if you are attending by noon Saturday? Thanks!

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 Sunday afternoon, 24 February, 2013 starting at 1:00 PM. The training will take place at the Greenglade Community Centre at 2151 Lannon Way Sidney, BC.

Check this link for directions http://www.crd.bc.ca/panorama/greenglade.htm.

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, please register by return email or by calling Bob Leitch before 19 Feb 2013. Note that there will be a $5.00 charge to cover the cost of the supplies, refreshments, and room rental.

Regards,

Bob

We're sorry to report that Michael Gye had a pretty serious accident on his new Honda 1200 VFR automatic. He got pretty shaken up, broke a few bones, but his life was saved by a good riding suit. The bike was destroyed.

Michael is still in hospital and making good recovery. His spirits are up again despite having a long recovery ahead of him.

He has an iThingie and can receive mails, I'm sure he'd appreciate support - click on this link to send an e-mail of support.

Thanks!

KK

Happy New Year! 2013 has arrived with some great January weather and thoughts of good riding throughout the year. If you're renewing as a member, or would like to join BMWRVI, please take a moment to submit your 2013 membership form.

Happy Riding!

Join us for the TROC January, and if you plan to attend the festivities at Bob's afterwards, please contact him so that there will be enough chili for you!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Webmaster Michael Poplawski

The November Beemer Reader is out, get your copy today!

Note that there are some calendar changes made since the Reader went to press - the January and March breakfast gatherings will take place at the Loghouse Pub in Langford.

In the meantime, enjoy the ride.