Single Track Mind: Sidestand Up

Jul 22, 2009

Sidestand Up

I appeared as a guest on the internet radio show Sidestand Up last night.

In case you missed it live, their website streams past episodes. The show I appeared on is show number 94.

Click here to go to their website.

We talked about the upcoming Iron Butt Rally, and my trip to the Route du Nord.

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I learned to ride in 1994, and was quickly bitten by the long distance riding bug. I bought a Honda ST1100 and began to ride solo Iron Butt Association rides such as the SaddleSore 1000. I toured extensively and participated in competitive long distance road rallies. I assisted the IBA in creating a challenging solo ride titled Trans Canadian GOLD.

Riding the Trans Canadian GOLD in 2004, I set a record crossing Canada by motorcycle - 59 hours and 36 minutes.

I finally realized my dream to ride the Iron Butt Rally in 2001, where I finished in 32nd place with a gold medal. I rode the rally again in 2005 and finished in 25th place again with a gold medal. I also rode and finished the 2009 IBR.

I purchased my first KLR650 in 2002 when I began to look for other avenues for adventure, and places to go that the ST wasn't suited for. I upgraded to the 2002 KLR I have now in 2004. My first big adventure with it was riding through the Trans Labrador highway. I wrote articles about my adventures that have appeared in various publications.

To increase my enjoyment of the sport, and to improve my riding skills, I have taken the FAST Riding School phase I and II. I have also taken the off-road training course at Clinton Smout's CMTS.

I enjoy both of these motorcycles very much. My wife has also recently started riding, and now owns a very nice Yamaha XT225. She has began to write about her experiences learning how to ride here.

Jul 22, 2009

Sidestand Up

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