July 14th 2010: This is our fourth photo entry into the "Locals Know" contest put on by the Canadian Tourism Commission. Silver Lake Provincial Park is located approximately 20 minutes from Hope, British Columbia, Canada.
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July 12th, 2010: Special thanks once again to our media sponsor Canadian Motorcycle Rider online magazine. The Managing Editor, Webmaster Dan McAfee, has posted this article on our most recent video of a ride to the Corner Gas TV set in Rouleau Saskatchewan. We appreciate you sharing this video, and Virtual Riding TV with your viewing audience.
Be sure to visit Canadian Motorcycle Rider and catch up on all the latest motorcycle news. You can also follow Canadian Motorcycle Rider on Twitter.
*Dan McAfee of Canadian Motorcycle Rider is a media/press writter for, BMW Motorrad, Deeley Harley Davidson Canada, Ducati, ECW Press, Honda Canada, Kawasaki, Konker Motors, KYMCO, National Motorsports, Suzuki, Ural, WhiteHorse Press, Yamaha, and Zero Motorcycles.
July 1st 2010: Today is Canada's 143rd Birthday. To celebrate, Virtual Riding TV is giving away a Canada Day 2010 t-shirt.
Here's how to enter: Look for the juggling bear placed on one of vridetv.com's pages. Click on the "enter to win a Canada Day 2010 T-Shirt" (found below the bear), then enter your email address, that's it.
Visit Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America's website for more information on their full line of high performance tyres
Style and performance for cruisers, customs and tourers
- Aimed at the power cruiser/custom/touring market
- Incorporates sports tyre technology for nimble handling
- Special construction to deal with heavy loads
- Incredible stability and longevity – perfect for touring
- Unique ’snakeskin-effect’ sidewall and aggressive tread pattern
- Extra wide sizes for custom bikes
- Ultra-quiet
- Unique pattern for Honda Goldwing fitment
- Available in a wide range of sizes, incorporating fitments for Harley Davidson’s V-Rod & V-Twin Baggers, Triumph’s Rocket III, Honda’s Goldwing and Valkyrie plus some sizes for custom bike applications
June 24 2010: We are very pleased to announce that Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America is now the official tyre sponsor of Virtual Riding TV. We will be riding exclusively on Avon's Cobra touring tyres for the 2010 season.
I will be doing a full review at a later date, till then here are the Cobra's key points.
June 13th 2010: Yesterday I was on my way to do some filming at Duffey Lake accompanied by a long time friend. About an hour after our departure we were exiting the #1 Highway at Hope, British Columbia when my drive belt broke.
Not a good way to start a ride on such a beautiful day. My friend was very cool about it saying these things happen and we'll do it again another day.
I called Mountainview Harley-Davidson in Chilliwack, explained my situation and asked if they could put my new belt on today, their response, yes we can, bring it in.
Here's the kicker, I have a belt at home that was going to be installed next week with a new set of tires (timing's everything). I asked Karol if he would go to my house, pick up the belt and sprocket, then meet me at the Harley shop. With out any hesitation he replied, "sure no problem" and was on his way.
I called Hope Towing, and within 15 minutes the truck and motorcycle trailer arrived. The driver Harry had my bike loaded and strapped down in minutes, we were on our way.
When we arrived in Chilliwack the service at Mountainview HD was fantastic, they got my bike up on the hoist right away, removed my saddlebag, shock, belt guards, drive sprocket cover and sprocket, then waited for my friend to arrive with the parts. The wait wasn't long, the parts arrived and were put on right away. Special thanks to the service staff for all their help in getting my bike back on the road.
If something like this had to happen, I don't think it could have been under better circumstances. The belt broke at 10:30 am and by 2:30 pm I was riding again. Special thanks goes to Hope Towing, Mountainview Harley-Davidson, and my friend Karol for all their help. I definitely appreciate everyone's efforts in yesterday's adventure.
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May 3rd, 2010: We were contacted by the general manager of Dillon Brothers Harley-Davidson in Omaha Nebraska, to tell us about their motorcycle riding simulator at in-store events.
They have a Harley-Davidson on wheel stands, in front of a big screen TV, with a fan blowing while riding footage is being played. How cool is that!!
They found our virtual riding videos online and asked if we could supply some footage for these events. We thought it sounded like a great idea and were happy to be apart of it.
We compiled 40 minutes of footage from our handlebar cam of the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler, British Columbia. This stretch of road was redone for the 2010 Winter Olympics and is a motorcyclists dream, filled with winding roads and beautiful scenery. We hope you enjoyed the ride.
Special thanks to the general manager for sharing our footage and website with their customers, as well as sending these Dillon Brothers Harley-Davidson tee shirts.
Visit their website at:
May 17th, 2010: We would like to thank the Official Helmet supplier of Virtual Riding TV, KBC Performance Helmets, for sending these FFR Retro Man helmets and iridium shields for the 2010 riding season.
The FFR (Modular - Flip Front) helmet has an excellent design, fit, and function. They are very comfortable with removable liners for washing, and have a ventilation system that works great on hot days. The metal hinge mechanism used to lift and lower the front, glides smoothly and locks securely in either position. (The original FFR helmets were used on the our Canada ride). We have put the FFR helmets through rigorous testing in all kinds of weather conditions and they have proven themselves time and time again.
Visit KBC's website for more information on their full line of high performance helmets.
Official Helmet Supplier of Virtual Riding TV
May 20th, 2010: Special thanks to the PIAA Corporation USA for providing these xtreme white plus bulbs. We appreciate you improving our lighting and safety for the 2010 riding season.
Visit PIAA Corporation USA for more information on their full line of lamps, bulbs, high intensity leds, wiper blades, wheels, powersports, racing products, and accessories.
May 27th, 2010: Special thanks to Rok Straps Canada for providing these adjustable and elastic luggage straps. We appreciate your contribution to our 2010 riding season.
We have been using Rok adjustable cruiser straps since our 2006 ride across Canada. I first saw them at a motorcycle trade show and thought they would be great solution to keep our gear secure and safe.
Over the last fours years, that original set of Rok straps have been thoroughly tested over many thousands of kilometers, in all kinds of weather and riding conditions. They have proven to be an excellent product and have kept my riding luggage and camera equipment safe and secure.
Visit Rokstrapscanada.com for more information on their full line of straps.
Visit Motosonic's website for more information on the 700bh and bts-100 models of bluetooth enabled information systems.
Key Features
- Easy installation
- Compact
- Weight1.3 ounces
- Voice Command
- Water and impact resistant
- State of the art audio system
- Dual stereo headphones
- Noise cancellation
- Two-way intercom system between rider and passenger
- Subwoofer speakers
- Bluetooth wireless connections to cell phones, MP3, GPS, radar detector, two-way radio, rider to passenger, rider to rider and FM/AM
- Fits all motorcycle helmets
- Rejects calls
- Play and stop music
- Adjust volume
- 13 hours of talk time
- 120 hours of stand-by
- 3 hours battery charge time
- Bluetooth V2.0
June 1st 2010: Special thanks to Motosonic, a division of KBC Performance Helmets, for sending a pair of bluetooth helmet headset systems for the 2010 riding season.
I will be doing a review at a later date, till then here are the key features listed for this model.
Motosonic 700BH Bluetooth Helmet Headset System
Direct link to 700BH
June 2nd 2010: Vridetv has entered these two pictures into the "Locals Know" contest put on by the Canadian Tourism Commission. We hope you take a moment to help us by clicking on the pictures and casting your vote. You can also help by sharing this through email, facebook, twitter, stumbleupon and many more right from here:
Sunset at Duffey Lake in Duffey Lake Provincial Park, British Columbia.
Sunset at Cypress Mountain over looking Vancouver, British Columbia.
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June 3rd 2010: This weekend marks the Grand Opening of Virtual Riding TV's new online store. It's easy to use with five different logos on Men's & women's T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, hoodies, zip hoodies, sweatshirts, tracksuits, kid's clothing, bags, mugs, wall clocks etc.
To celebrate, we would like to offer you a coupon for 20% off on all purchases until June 30, 2010. Coupon code: CSMKT1006
(letters must be uppercase)
June 8th 2010: This is our third entry into the "Locals Know" contest put on by the Canadian Tourism Commission. Black Tusk is a volcanic rock 2,319 m (7,608 ft) above sea level, located in Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia.
We hope you take a moment to help us by clicking on this picture and casting your vote and leaving a comment. You can also help by sharing this through email, facebook, twitter, stumbleupon and many more.
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June 20 2010: We are very pleased to announce that Super Brace is now a sponsor of Virtual Riding TV. They have sent a fork stabilizer for our Harley-Davidson V-Rod. It has been installed and a product review is now available.
- Improves stability in tight cornering
- Reduces low and high speed wobbles
- Improves tire life and reduces cupping
- Improves steering precision and handling
- Decreases sensitivity to rough road surfaces and rain grooves.
- Each SuperBrace is designed and manufactured for each specific motorcycle.
- Every SuperBrace is made of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum and machined to a tolerance of + or - .002 of an inch, with a polished finish.
- Ten minute easy installation.
Visit Super Brace's website for more information on the ultimate fork stabilizer for your make and model of motorcycle. http://www.superbrace.com
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June 29 2010: Special thanks goes to Parts Canada for all their help in making the necessary arrangements with Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America in order to get both sets of Cobra tyres to Vridetv. We definitely appreciate your effort.
Visit Parts Canada for Motorcycle, ATV, MX, and snowmobile aftermarket parts and accessories
Happy Birthday Canada!!!
Contest closes July 7th at midnight. Keep in mind the juggling bear will be moved frequently to different pages just to keep it interesting ; )
The Value T is made of cool, midweight 100% cotton and is perfect for casual summer days.
* Midweight 100% cotton
* Standard fit
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June 30th, 2010: We have extended the sale. Shop at vridetv's online store and receive 20% off any purchase, including all Canada Day 2010 merchandise. This offer is now valid until July 31st, 2010, the coupon is easy to use, simply enter this new code in the coupon code box when you checkout.
Coupon code: CSMKT1007 (letters must be uppercase)
Choose from six different logos on Official Vridetv.com merchandise:
Men's and women's t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, women's tracksuits, bags, mugs, wall clocks, a full line of kid's clothing and much more.
July 7th, 2010: New HD video: Motorcycle Ride into Rouleau Saskatchewan and visit the set of TV's hit comedy series, Corner Gas. The Ruby restaurant, Dog River Hotel, the Howler newspaper building, and the Dog River grain elevator are all seen in this high definition video. We also captured a beautiful prairie sunset and a full moon over this iconic building, then rode off into the night.
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July 29th, 2010: Special thanks goes to Tilley Endurables Western Store for their continued sponsorship for this riding season. We have enjoyed their world renowned travel apparel and appreciate the comfort that it offers after a long day of riding.
A review of the T3 Tilley Hat has been posted but the review of the Venture Trek MTT Tech Pants will be posted at a later date, after I've worn them awhile.
All of the Tilley products that we are currently using are itemized with hyper links to their designated Tilley pages on our 2010 equipment list.
Visit TilleyVancouver.com
August 16th, 2010: Be sure to check out the editor's blog to catch up on our rides, and all the behind the scenes activities of this Canadian motorcycle touring and travel site.
Please remember, this entire site is free for your viewing and all that we ask in return is that you share it with others.
So be sure to tell your friends about vridetv.com : )
August 20th, 2010: New HD video: Motorcycle riding on the Icefields Parkway at sunset alongside the Athabasca River in Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada. A family of mountain goats is featured in this high definition video, they were only meters away from the side of the road and are truly magnificent creatures. More video info, pictures, map and the camera equipment used is available here.
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August 24th, 2010: Special thanks once again to our media sponsor Canadian Motorcycle Rider online magazine. The Managing Editor, Webmaster Dan McAfee, has posted this article on our most recent video of motorcycle touring in Jasper National Park. We appreciate you sharing this video, and Virtual Riding TV with your viewing audience.
Be sure to visit Canadian Motorcycle Rider and catch up on all the latest motorcycle news. You can also follow Canadian Motorcycle Rider on Twitter.
Dan McAfee of Canadian Motorcycle Rider is a media/press writter for, BMW Motorrad, Deeley Harley Davidson Canada, Ducati, ECW Press, Honda Canada, Kawasaki, Konker Motors, KYMCO, National Motorsports, Suzuki, Ural, WhiteHorse Press, Yamaha, and Zero Motorcycles.
