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Sprockets An Aston Martin Motorcycle may soon be seen on the streets The bike will be a collaboration between the automaker and Brough Superior. Aston Martin is prepared to dive into the world of motorcycles, thanks to a collaborative effort between it and storied British motorcycle maker, Brough Superior. Motorcycle fans will see the Aston Martin badge grace a two-wheeled contraption for the first time this month when the automaker and motorcycle maker unveil a carefully crafted bike. Aston Martin said Thursday the first motorcycle coming to life will debut at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy, on Nov. 5. Details are, obviously, absent for now. However, the British carmaker underscored that it tapped into its decades of engineering and design expertise to help Brough Superior craft something only the two companies could create. It’s something of a passion project, too, as Aston Martin Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman and Brough Superior CEO Thierry Henriette are both motorcycle enthusiasts. “The opportunity to collaborate with Brough Superior has given us the chance to bring our own unique views on how beauty and engineering can combine to create a highly emotive piece of vehicle design,” Reichman said of the project in a statement. Aston Martin has continuously expanded its reach, and the upcoming motorcycle is the latest branch sprung from the British automaker. I’m not sure we will see it in USA or Canada but you neer know. A work of art is what I’m thinking it will look like, along with a hefty price tag.

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Harley-Davidson LiveWire The LiveWire electric motorcycle won’t save Harley-Davidson, and was never intended to do so. Harley-Davidson’s flagship electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, isn’t going to magically reverse Harley-Davidson’s slumping sales. It can’t singlehandedly save the company. And it was never meant to. But you’d be forgiven for thinking

otherwise when a story claiming the LiveWire electric motorcycle was a failure and that it spelled the end for Harley-Davidson. It seems everyone missed a couple of important points. First of all, the LiveWire was never meant to sell in high numbers, and especially not to young riders. It’s a premium electric motorcycle priced at over $37k. There aren’t a lot of people

that can afford a bike like that, especially not in the younger rider demographic that is critical to Harley-Davidson’s long term success. Rather, the bike was built to serve as a halo product – one that could demonstrate H-D’s ability to build electric vehicles. Harley-Davidson’s future, which depends on its ability to appeal to younger continued on PG. 03

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riders, rests not on the LiveWire but on a whole suite of lower cost, lighter electric motorcycles that Harley is already hard at work on. As part of its new “More Roads to Harley-Davidson” plan, the company unveiled a total of five different electric motorbike concepts. According to the company, each was intended to reach the market by 2022 at the latest. Among the new EV designs were a mid-weight electric motorcycle, an electric dirt bike, an electric moped/ scooter, and an electric bicycle. The company specifically stated that these models were designed to offer lower price points and that some could even offer street-legal riding without a motorcycle license — a big appeal to younger riders. And ladies and gentlemen, these will be the electric motorbikes that will decide whether Harley-Davidson will be successful in its attempt to win over younger riders. Not the premi-

Harley-Davidson LiveWire um, expensive LiveWire, as much fun as it may be. And these millennial-friendly bikes aren’t just sketches, either. The company has since further fleshed out

many of these concepts with some impressing looking offerings, electric or otherwise. We’ve seen the Harley-Davidson electric scooter in the flesh multiple

times and in multiple stages of development. While the first few renditions were admittedly pretty prototype-y, the H-D electric scooter is really starting to come into its own, design-wise. There’s no saying what it will cost, but it follows a design style similar to minibikes from the ’80s, just like a recent trend in the electric bike industry. Electric mopeds like the similarlystyled Juiced Scorpion cost around $2,500. Harley’s bike will surely have more power and nicer components that will bump up the price, but we’re still talking about something much more agreeable to the wallets of riders in their 20’s and 30’s who are looking to get on a lightweight electric motorbike. And then we saw Harley-Davidson show off its lightweight electric offroad bike that looks like more fun than a standard e-bike and more manageable (and maintainable) than a conventional continued on PG. 08

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Living in Ontario has its fair share of crap to deal with over the winter. Sometimes it seems like forever before we’ll get back on two wheels, so I approach my winterizing with a bit of anticipation. So what do I mean by anticipation. Ok, I’m certainly not the ultimate hardcore rider, I’m not a ‘fair weather rider’ either. I’m just an enthusiast who prefers his nipples to remain unfrozen. I ride whenever I get the chance, starting around mid-April or sometimes early May. Over the winter I like to be prepared, maybe haul the bike out of the garage and go for a putt if and when the weather decides to show a little mercy with above average temps. And by above average, I mean anything above 5°C, cause 5°C in the winter is a hell of a lot warmer than 5°C in the fall. So then how do I deal with the cold weather, a semi-idle motorcycle, and the continual desire to be on two-wheels, you ask? I do something I call “a realistic winterization”. Every fall, you’ll see at least two dozen articles on “winterizing tips”. If you plan to hibernate throughout the winter and have no inclining to ride should a nice sunny day arrive then by all means, go the extra mile and follow those steps for hibernation, I mean winterization. Lets starts at the beginning. Fuel stabilizer is good magic. Why? Gas gets old. It gets funky. And it turns into sticky, ooey, gooey varnish. Untreated fuel left sitting in your gas tank and carburetor will semi-solidify and clog the itty bitty sized openings and channels. Come springtime, your bike will die suddenly, have difficulty idling, or possibly fart in your general direction and refuse to star. If this happens, plan to fork out a few hundred to a local shop to tear down your carburetor, soak the parts in cleaner, and reassemble. Or, you can do it yourself, enjoying 8 hours of adventure and mystery, won-

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dering if that little spring was really necessary, right up until you thumb the starter. You are crazy-excited for your first ride of the year, dying to get out there and raise some hell, rolling on the throttle, and getting a “ka-PUTPUT-THUP-[silence]” while you madly stomp a foot down to keep from dumping it at 5klm an hour at a stop sign and looking like a true squid. Fuel stabilizer protects you from this embarrassment. It works by protecting the happy little gasoline molecules from the mean nasty oxygen molecules that break them down and change them into ooey-gooey’s. A little bottle of this stuff is worth the equivalent of two or three lattes. It’s a cheap insurance policy. The other part of fuel system winterizing is keeping your gas tank full. There is a scientific reason behind this. And, if I were so inclined, I could go into detail to explain the molecular level interactions between reactive ions in metal materials and their romantic pursuit of the oxygen component of moisture, that over time, causes corrosion, and that’s a bad thing. But it would take way too long and nobody really cares about chemistry anyway. What matters is this: moisture is bad for metal. If left sitting, the interior walls of your tank will collect moisture. Your tank is metal. You do the math. So every time you find the huevos to ride a few winter miles, stop at the gas station on your way home, and top it off. Pay attention to how much fuel you add. And when you get home, dribble some stabilizer in there, based on the ratios they give you on the container. Run the engine every now and then, and change the oil based on actual calendar age Why? If your engine is left to sit, our old friend moisture sneaks in and attacks important internal metal thingamebobbers. By running your engine a couple of times per month, the inter-

nal doo-dadds stay lubricated with a protective film of oil thereby keeping the rusties at bay. Change your oil and filter as often as you usually do, every 3 to 5 thousand kms, or every 3 to 6 months, whichever comes first. During the winter, go by the calendar-age of the oil instead of the odometer-age. Running the engine degrades the oil, but so do air, moisture, and time. Your engine benefits from that internal coating every now and then. Batteries slowly discharge, all by themselves, lazy little so and so’s. When you ride regularly, you’re keeping your battery charged because your motorcycle comes from the factory with (voila!) a charging system. If you aren’t going to ride for 2 or 3 months, disconnect the battery and store it somewhere. But if you want to ride at a moment’s notice, get a Battery Tender and use it. These “smart” trickle-chargers only push a current when needed. When the battery is fully charged, the system shuts down and monitors the level. Then it kicks back in as necessary. Are you guys picking up on the trend, yet? Don’t winterize it. Just don’t let it get lonely. A few little things, a few times each month, and your bike will be ready to ride when you are. Use common sense. You should be changing your fork oil, replenishing your coolant and water, checking brake fluid, lubing cables, and all of that stuff regardless of the time of year. Buy the service manual from your local shop. Pay attention to the “little stuff”. Give your ride a good wipe down on a regular basis. So that’s it, just use common sense and follow these general guidelines, give the engine what it wants (fresh oil, fresh fuel, and motion), and come spring when you want to hit the road, your ride will be ready.

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chatterbox Husqvarna Motorcycles unveiled its first-ever electric model

Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to launch the new EE 5 – an electric Minibike that continues the brand’s pioneering motocross journey and delivers a complete and fully adaptable, five-kilowatt machine. Perfect for pure beginners and experienced riders alike, the quick-charging EE 5 combines the latest high-quality components with bodywork specifically designed to give young riders an ergonomically effortless, all-electric riding experience. The first-ever electric model from Husqvarna Motorcycles, the EE 5 offers youngsters an environmentally friendly way to learn, compete and have fun. Easily adaptable, the ride height can be simply adjusted to keep pace with an improving or growing rider. Delivering two hours of riding enjoyment for beginners and 25 minutes for faster riders, the supplied charger takes just 70 minutes to fully charge the lithium-ion battery. Featuring the latest suspension technology, the EE 5 is fitted with 35 mm WP XACT forks that offer 205 mm of travel and combined with a fully-adjustable WP rear shock ensure exceptional damping characteristics. A high-strength chromoly frame, hydraulically operated brakes, lightweight wheels, tapered NEKEN handlebars and striking graphics complete Husqvarna Motorcycles pioneering,

all-new EE 5 machine. 2020 Husqvarna EE 5 Technical Highlights State-of-the-art electric motor with 5 kW peak performance. Six different ride modes, easy to select. 907 Wh lithium-ion battery. Quick charging. High-end chassis with race proven technology. Modern, Swedish-inspired design. Ergonomic bodywork and adjustable seat height. WP suspension – XACT air fork and rear shock – for advanced performance and control. Accompanying the EE 5, Husqvarna Motorcycles offers the Kids Railed Gear – a range of off-road apparel and protective equipment that provides comfort while riding. Designed specifically with tomorrow’s champions in mind, premium materials are mixed to ensure stylish and functional garments. In addition, a lineup of technical accessories is available for the EE 5, which enhances performance and provides added protection. The new Husqvarna EE 5 will be available Fall of 2019 visit Husqvarna-motorcycles.com for more information.

Harley-Davidson resumes LiveWire production The company says the charging issue it discovered last week only affected a single bike. After a brief blip, Harley-Davidson says it has resumed manufacturing its LiveWire electric motorcycles. The company halted production and delivery of its first-ever electric bike last week after discovering an issue with the vehicle’s charging equipment. The Verge reports Harley-Davidson now says that the problem was limited to a single motorcycle. “Temporarily stopping LiveWire

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production allowed us to confirm that the non-standard condition identified on one motorcycle was a singular occurrence,” the company said in a statement. Harley-Davidson didn’t go on to detail what the exact issue with the one motorcycle was. Additionally, the company says current LiveWire owners can start charging their motorcycles at home again. When news of the issue first came out, HarleyDavidson told customers to only charge their motorcycles at official dealerships.

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in doubt, more power is the answer”, yet that power gets expensive, especially for electric vehicles. But Harley’s upcoming mid-weight electric motorcycle looks like it will be packing a somewhat smaller motor while still retaining a sporty stance and presumably equally sporty performance. And without the big motor, giant battery and other fancy bells and whistles found on the LiveWire, this smaller e-bike could be a lot more affordable for us commoners. And Harley isn’t even sticking to motorcycles either. Not only did the company originally show off a single electric bicycle design last year, but they

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recently unveiled at least three new ebikes that could be coming out as soon as next year. And Harley-Davidson isn’t stopping at electric bicycles for adults either. They want to get your kids hooked while they’re still young. Last year H-D bought up an electric balance bike company and is now selling some pretty awesome electric Harleys for toddlers. The electric balance bikes run on something similar to an electric drill battery and I have it on good authority from an H-D sales rep that they are strong enough to carry full-sized adults around the showroom floor after hours. So what’s in Harley-Davidson’s electric future? Now, of course, electric balance bikes aren’t going to save Harley-Davidson by themselves. Neither is the LiveWire. None of these alone is enough. But together they show what everyone seems to be missing. That the LiveWire wasn’t H-D’s electric hail Mary pass. It was an opening salvo in what is to be a barrage of electric motorbikes designed to be more affordable and approachable to younger riders. Be honest with yourself. If you consider yourself a rider, did you at least see something here that seems interest-

ing or sparked your curiosity for a test ride? How about that mid-weight electric motorcycle or that rockin’ electric moped? Chances are you aren’t alone — there’s some real interest in these vehicles among the younger demographic.

I think there’s time left on the clock for Harley. They say they’ll give us all of these EVs by 2022, and some of them even sooner. And if they can do it, then I think there’s a fighting chance that the

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By MARK WHITEHOUSE I wrote an article last month - entitled ‘The restoration that’s purely academic’ - in which I let people know about the remarkable on-going project that’s taking place at Clarkson Secondary School, Mississauga. For those who may have missed the article, here is brief recap to bring you all up to speed. At the very heart of the story, two for-

ward-thinking teachers and avid motorbike enthusiasts - Graham Prosser and Adam Sembay - created a lunchtime club. Starting back in September 2018, this club provided students with the opportunity to restore a motorbike. Between September 2018 and May 2019, under the guidance of Graham and Adam, the students managed to bring an old Honda CB750 back to its former glory. It’s also worth highlighting that the entire restoration was completed using minimal tools and equipment but there was no shortage of enthusiasm. The principal - Mary Zammit - must also

be recognized for her commitment and support in bringing the project to life. Without Mary the project would never have been anything more than a great idea. 2019 saw the 50th anniversary of Clarkson Secondary School. To mark the occasion, the school successfully auctioned off the newly-restored Honda CB750, and all of the money raised was donated to Camp Ooch - a childhood cancer charity. You can find out more by visiting www.ooch.org. The project was, and continues to be, a great success amongst the students. The actual restoration of an old Honda CB750 is somewhat inconsequential compared to the overall achievements of the project. For instance, the students learned new practical skills. They also had to learn valuable life skills such as working as a team; making collective decisions; and problem solving in order to successfully restore the Honda. The most significant outcome of all was that the students became more engaged with school life, their attendance levels increased and their academic grades improved. What’s new for 2019? Demand amongst the students to be a part of this lunchtime ‘motorcycle club’ is very high. For the current school year, the students have embarked on the restoration of two more bikes - a 1984 Yahama YZ125 and a Suzuki Madura. It is abundantly clear that the students are all rather excited about the Yahama YZ125 as they want this for themselves

as their first bike. The influence of the project has also spread to other parts of the school. For example, the Art Department have designed and created a wonderful logo for the club - a painting of which hangs on the wall in the school’s workshop. After hearing about the project, we were contacted Bob Redinger, of Ready Honda in Mississauga. Bob told me that the story had captured his imagination and he wanted to know how he could get involved. This prompted me to arrange a time to meet Bob face to face. I was instantly struck by the integrity, honesty, and the quiet, unassuming nature of the man. Whilst my initial article did ask for support for this project from our readership, what Bob had in mind would turn out to exceed everyone’s expectations. During the course of this discussion, Bob and I decided to organize a meeting with the school. This would give us a chance for all of us to meet the students and experience the activities of the club for ourselves. On 22nd October 2019 we headed to Clarkson Secondary School to meet the team. I arrived a little early and was greeted by Graham and Adam. Some of the students that were involved in the project were also there. These fine young people were Kevin Passfield, Zein Zidan, John Evans, Gus Konstantinou, Josh Moretto, Zack Gobin, Josh Ferguson and Christian Hulkscramer. I was delighted to have had the opportunity to meet some of the students in-

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volved in the project. Personally, I would like to see more female students involved with the project. But I suspect that this is just a matter of time. Who knows, hopefully, one day soon some of these students will be working on our bikes and I, for one, couldn’t be more pleased about that. Not long after I got there, Bob Redinger arrived. He was driving a mid-size ‘Ready Honda’ company van, which he backed up into the school’s workshop. Excitement built amongst the students and the teachers, as everyone wondered what could possibly be inside the van. After the customary introductions, Bob opened the rear doors to the van to reveal a significant number of large cardboard boxes. We all gathered around the rear of the van and Graham kicked off proceedings. Next, I was given the opportunity to address the audience and explain the background to the story and to formally introduce Bob Redinger. Bob started by explaining why he had decided to get involved, and how much the project had inspired him. He also took the time to tell the students about the significant shortage of technicians and mechanics throughout the automotive industry. Bob went on to say that this career path is both rewarding and lucrative. The industry is evolving and changing, as technological advances get applied. Bikes are no longer solely mechanical. Nowadays, there’s advanced computing, electronic rider aids and a host of safety features - all of which require a must deeper knowledge. Then, of course, we should also think about the emerging e-bikes and the specialist skills required for that. Without doubt, the automotive industry is undergoing a paradigm shift which makes it an exciting place to be - thereby yielding great opportunity.It was clear that Bob’s words totally resonated with the students. Bob was actually helping the students to appreciate how this project could ultimately benefit them - by exposing them to career opportunities they may not have thought of themselves. When Bob had finished his address, the students were asked to unload the van. To everyone’s amazement, Bob had donated over C$20k in tools for the school. There is no other way to say this than to point out that no-one could quite believe the full extent of Bob’s truly stunning level of generosity. It is undeniable that Bob’s contribution has gone a long way to equip the club with many of the tools needed to professionally restore the motorbikes. I think that I should buy Bob a teeshirt with an “S” printed on the front and, perhaps, a red cape to go with it. Everyone’s feelings were beautifully captured by Mary Zammit, as she summed up her gratitude and thanked Bob for his remarkable generosity. There are a number of key points to make about this. The first is that the motorcycle community are genuinely very special indeed. Non-riders often feel it necessary to label motorcyclist as unsavoury characters. They also have an irresistible desire to constantly remind us of the dangers of our CONTINUED TO PG.12

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beloved pastime. As we all know these preconceptions are often unfounded and without much substance. Funnily enough, we don’t all bite the heads off live chickens, or sacrifice virgins at midnight. Many of us will do whatever we can in order to help our fellow riders. Love them or not, motorbikes do

cially if you chose to do nothing about it when you had the chance. The bottom line here is that everyone of us can get involved in projects like this. Ultimately, we have a responsibility to help the younger generations as they represent the future for all of us. Surely, we would all

invoke an emotional response. They ignite our psyche at the most basic, almost primal, level. Nothing comes close to the feeling of freedom you can experience whilst riding. In my opinion, the world is a better place with bikes in it. The motorcycle world needs a steady stream of new riders. A new generation to join and maintain our wonderful community and to experience that feeling for themselves. This particular project at Clarkson Secondary School is something that we can all rally behind and support. What Graham, Adam and Mary have achieved could easily form the blueprint that other schools can adopt. They have found a way to engage with their students on a level that the students want. The fact that they have used motorbikes to achieve this is all the better. This brings me to make a really important point about this project. By having closer ties between companies and schools, the students will be far better prepared (and equipped) to forge fruitful careers for themselves in the world of work - which benefits society as a whole. If you want a beige world populated by faceless, corporate clones - who have all had a personality by-pass - the best thing to do is nothing at all. You could sit back, relax and selfishly enjoy the fruits of your labours and slowly watch these people impose ridiculous rules on all aspects of how you should live your lives. But don’t you dare criticize the younger generation when they turn out to be unacceptably politically correct, trivial, unimaginative and bland - espe-

want a younger generation to be better equipped to take on the world and move society onwards in a positive and meaningful way. Bob Redinger has shown us how we can genuinely make a difference. Whilst many of us do not have the means to support this project to the extent that Bob has, we can still make a valuable contribution. There may be schools in your area that could benefit from such a project. Let them know what has been achieved at Clarkson Secondary School. It works, it’s proven and it can so easily be the blueprint for replication. On a practical level, you can offer to donate your time, or your experience and expertise. You can donate parts you have taken off of your motorcycle, or you could make a monetary donation https://peelschools.schoolcashonline. com/Fee/Details/136/145/false/true. Why not encourage your local high school to do something similar? You could always donate an abandoned motorbike project or some unwanted tools. At a minimum, let’s all do what we can to spread the word about this project. I challenge the motorcycling community to prove what we can achieve when we set our minds to it. If you want to get involved with the project, but you don’t know quite where to start, you can contact us here at the motorcycle times ( editor@themotorcycletimes.ca ). Alternatively, you may wish to contact Graham Prosser directly at the Clarkson Secondary School (graham. prosser@peelsb.com) to find out more.

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By CHRIS MATTHEWS For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride, let’s start by providing a little background information. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) unites classic and vintage style motorcycle riders all over the world, in order to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. The DGR was founded in Sydney, Australia, by Mark Hawwa. It was inspired by a photo of TV Show Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic bike, whilst wearing his finest suit. Mark Hawwa decided that a themed ride would be a great way of connecting niche motorcycle enthusiasts and communities, while raising funds to support the men in our lives. This year’s annual Hamilton DGR took place on Sunday 29th September 2019, and I was privileged to be one of the participants of this nostalgic extravaganza. The day started at 8:30am which, for some people, was a tad too early. Especially those who had witnessed the Maple Leafs giving the Detroit RedWings a good whipping the night before. I arrived at the Liuna Station on James Street North, where I was greeted with a most welcome cup of coffee and an assortment of breakfast treats. This was the first time I had ever been to the Liuna Station, and it’s hard not to be impressed with the majesty and magnificence of this wonderfully restored old building. From my vantage point, overlooking the parking lot, I was in prime position to see the riders as they joined the event. Once the riders started to arrive,

they just kept coming. First one, then another. Some riding solo and some with a passenger. To my utter delight, there were a couple of motorcycles with side cars, including one rather lovely ‘old school’ Indian that sported a resplendent light green and cream paint job. Naturally, for an event of this nature, there was the inevitable array of British bikes. There were plenty of Triumphs - old and new - including Bonnevilles, Thruxtons, Speed Twins and Scramblers. There were even a couple of

Goldwing. Next came the European contingent - admirably represented by several superb Moto Guzzi’s, MV Agusta’s, Ducati’s, and a few BMWs. By the time everyone had arrived there were nearly 200 bikes. All in all, it was a rare treat indeed to see so many vintage and classic-styled bikes assembled in one place. I have no doubt that a similar scene would have been replicated in many of the other DGR events around the world. For these dedicated enthusiasts, who cherish and love their classic

vintage Nortons. Interspersed with these British bikes there were some really gorgeous old Japanese ones. Some of them had the ‘cafe racer’ treatment lovingly bestowed upon them; there were a couple of superb CB750’s and even a first generation

and vintage-styled machines, the DGR provides them with an opportunity to share their hobby with like-minded motor-heads, friends and colleagues. For the occasion, I had been provided with a truly stunning Triumph

Bonneville T120 Black - courtesy of our friends at Sturgess Cycle. To complete my personal look, I donned a smart white shirt, a waistcoat, a cravat, corduroy pants and the obligatory Belstaff wax cotton jacket. One of the most noticeable characteristics was that everyone (without exception) had made a special effort to dress up for the occasion. Tweed was undoubtedly the attire of choice for these discerning riders. There was, in fact, even more Tweed on display than I have ever seen at the Windsor Horse Show in England. Furthermore, I am sure that the head of the Ministry for Tweed, while attending the annual worldwide Tweed convention, would have said, ‘my goodness that’s a lot of tweed!’ Amid this sea of Tweed, there was also a plethora of well-groomed moustaches and beards on display. Some of which were nothing short of spectacular. Finally, there were a couple of chaps wearing Scottish Tartan Kilts. One could easily imagine that the Kilt would be a woefully inadequate choice of riding gear. It could certainly hinder the riding experience somewhat, perhaps even resulting in a bit of ‘Roamin in the Gloamin’ - as the wind howled through the Trossachs. Thankfully, the aforementioned chaps admirably maintained their modesty, and none of us were subjected to an unwelcome eyeful. An eyeful that would have inadvertently answered the question as to the true nature of these chaps’ Scottish heritage. When all was said and done, the combination of these elements added a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ to the continued on PG. 20 proceedings

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and the excitement mounted amongst our group. We were all called to assemble, on the steps of the Liuna Station, for a group photograph and a formal briefing for the forthcoming ride. After this we all geared up, sat astride our bikes and started our engines. The cacophony of noise that emanated from the ensemble was intoxicating. And with that we headed off, in single file, down James Street to the admiring glances and waves from everyone along the route. This first leg of the ride took us down through Hamilton and towards Burlington along the lakeshore. As we passed through a leafy neighbourhood of up-market homes, the views across Hamilton Bay

were superb. After a relatively short ride we arrived at our first stop - the Sunshine Doughnut Company in Burlington. With the sheer volume of bikes we managed to take over a sizeable por-

tion of the enormous parking lot, as well as line the adjacent street. We all helped ourselves to coffee, and a donut, and headed back out to the parking lot. This was a great opportunity to mingle with our fellow riders, renew old friendships and build some new ones. Everyone was in high spirits, which resulted in an incredibly light and jolly mood for this charity ride to raise money for such a worthy cause. Pretty soon we were off again. The second leg of our ride took us back through Burlington, under the skyway bridge and on towards the Van Wagners Beach Road in Hamilton. We all parked beside the shoreline of Lake Ontario. It was a blustery day and the waves on the lake were

fairly strong. To my surprise there was a person out on the lake kite surfing, and everyone who saw that was amazed by the skill of it all. Even though the day was blustery, we had clear blue skies giving us an uninter-

rupted view of the Toronto skyline off in the distance across the lake. It’s when you see sights like this that we can all take pride in the unparalleled beauty of Canada. Even though I have only lived in Canada for a relatively short time, I do have to say that the scenery is quite something to behold. As we got back on our bikes, we headed off on the last leg of our journey. This took us further along the lakeshore and then back towards downtown Hamilton. Our last stop was the Cotton Factory (Sherman Avenue, Hamilton). This was in the heart of the old industrial district. We rode down a gravel alley way that opened up into a courtyard of period buildings. There was a romantic industrial beauty about this place that felt almost frozen in time. It wasn’t hard to imagine what this would

emony. This included awards for best dressed rider, best bike and a special award to the person who had managed to raise the most money for the charity. Even though I had never been to this annual event before, I was made to feel completely welcome and everyone I met was absolutely delightful. Sure, there was a great opportunity to get all dressed up for the occasion, but that made everything so much more special and fun. The riders were from all walks of life, young and mature, ladies and gentlemen, chaps and chapesses. This was simply a group of like-minded people, united by their love of motorcycles, all coming together to support a worthwhile cause. When all is said and done, the Hamilton DGR was an outstanding event and a resounding success. The orga-

have been like in its heyday - workers loading horse-drawn carts full of goods destined for the markets. For anyone who has seen the TV series Peaky Blinders this was just like one of the film sets. It put me in mind of parts of London - my old home town - and made me momentarily reminisce about my time there. For my part, I couldn’t help but think that this location would make a sensational place to live. Anyway, enough of that! In this courtyard, there was a ‘Smoke and Candy BBQ’ truck serving some mouth-watering food. There was also a makeshift bar that had been set up by ‘The Steel Wheel Brewery’ - from which I simply had to indulge myself with a little of their Oat Stout. It was all rather marvellous, I have to say. Our wonderful day concluded with an informal prize-giving cer-

nization was utterly flawless, thanks in no small part to Jeff and Tania of the Steel Town Garage and the guys from the DGR. The end result was that there were some 190 riders taking part this year and, between them, they raised a staggering $94k. One of the participants (Joseph Mancinelli) managed to raise an astonishing $48k all on his own. All that remains is for me to thank the organizers and the sponsors for putting on such a professional, yet informal, event. I would also like to thank the DGR charity themselves for tirelessly striving to increase global awareness of men’s prostate cancer and mental health and for providing their support across the world. Finally, I would like to thank the DGR’s official photographer for the day, Mike Highfield, for allowing me to use some of his photographs in this article.

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