Hi, my name is Elaine and I have been riding for 40 years and still enjoy the thrill of swinging a leg over the saddle. I currently am riding a V-Star 1100 which is my first cruiser. I always rode sport bikes before and this is a real change. I find I am more relaxed and not so aggressive and am really enjoying the ride more.
I am planning a trip across Canada soon, with a friend who rides a BMW.
I am interested in finding out about the best roads and things to see on our trip. We will be startling from BC and going to the other coast.
newbie here
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Wizzard
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Hello Elaine and welcome to the TMW Forums . Cruisers are kewl , that's why I ride one.......... 
Kind regards, Wizzard
Kind regards, Wizzard
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, throughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --- ' WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!!! ' " - Author Unknown
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dr_bar
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If you're starting in BC, (a great place to start from) you may want to get a copy of "Destination Highways". This is a great mapbook written just for the motorcycle enthusiast.
http://www.destinationhighways.com/default.htm
The book details the top 185 highways in southern BC and rates them for...
http://www.destinationhighways.com/default.htm
The book details the top 185 highways in southern BC and rates them for...
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Two wheels move the soul!"
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Two wheels move the soul!"
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Loonette
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Welcome aboard!
You'll have to keep us posted on your cross-Canadian trip. I can't wait for the day when my family can spare me for more than a week so that I can hit the road for a long, long trip. Enjoy the forums.
Cheers,
Loonette
You'll have to keep us posted on your cross-Canadian trip. I can't wait for the day when my family can spare me for more than a week so that I can hit the road for a long, long trip. Enjoy the forums.
Cheers,
Loonette
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Find 'em hot, leave 'em wet...
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Find 'em hot, leave 'em wet...
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kgdb
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Re: newbie here
Be forewarned that Deer are our ENEMY! In Manitoba and Ontario the deer popultion is out of control. I have had several near misses close to the Manitoba / Ontario border and they where in the middle of the day! Enjoy your trip, ride safe.
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