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The Canadian H.O.G. Rally was held last year in Sherbrooke, andNational get a Quebec. This photo of the upbeat crowds prior to the parade in that car wash city shows justatwhat the Kamloops can anticipate as we host the 2011 rally, with the kick-off parade taking place at McArthur Island Park. same time!
Rally has been held in Kamloops,” explains Peter Murray, general manager of Kamloops Harley Davidson®. “Each year dealers from across a chosen area, in 204this Tranquille | 250.376.1716put in their caseRdKamloops, bids to host. Harley Davidson® Canada visited the different cities and chose Kamloops. We are looking forward to more than 2000 people coming to Kamloops to take part.” Picked partially because of our picturesque riding destinations and part for our world-class facilities, the H.O.G. Riders are converging on Kamloops for four days of fun, riding and entertainment. The event will feature a variety of activities with a whole day’s worth Just when you thought the fun across North American and the of events planned on Saturday, and games were over for yet globe. August 27 here at McArthur another summer we have another First up are our friends who trav- Island. From 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 action packed, visit-filled week to el on two wheels. Harley Davidson p.m. there will be a Harley parade look forward to here on the RSOE North and a variety of field games. - fr earKamloops 2011.indd 1 is more than pleased Shore. McArthur Island will once to be hosting the 16th annual “The highlight of the Rally activagain be home to a bevy of excite- Canadian National H.O.G. Rally. ities will be the parade. With an ment, motor-roaring and sporting Every year Harley Davidson® expected 1,200 motorcycles riding good fun. If there is one thing that Canada hosts a rally for Harley through Kamloops, spectators will we can now be certain of here in riders all across the country to get get the chance to view the impresKamloops it is that our premium- together, enjoy good riding and sive line-up of Harley-Davidson® built sports and recreation facilities good company. motorcycles as they rumble past,” do indeed attract visitors from all “This is the first time the H.O.G. explains Alex Carroni, public
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relations specialist for Harley Davidson® Canada. “The parade departs at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 27, from McArthur Island Park and travels along Tranquille Road, over Overlander Bridge, and loops back around Thompson Rivers University, which provides the best viewing spot for spectators. At 11:15 a.m., the parade returns to McArthur Island Park, where the public is welcome to watch the motorcycle field games.” After the rip-roaring motorists leave, the park will be welcoming Ultimate Frisbee teams from all over the province and area for the Big Thirst Ultimate Tournament from August 27 through August 28. Organized by the BC Disc Sports Society, teams are descending upon Kamloops to prove their worth on the field. Ready for a showdown, if you love Frisbee, ultimate or all of the above this will be a competition that you will not want to miss. Ultimate is an exciting, non-contact team sport, played by thousands the world over. It mixes the best features of sports such as soccer, basketball, football and – continued on page 2
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