Motorcycle Rider Awareness 101 - A short (approximately 9.3 minute) video of a motorcycle ride showing some of the simple items on the road, and of the road, that a rider has to be aware of while just out for a spin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oGjrUC-rG0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oGjrUC-rG0
The Daily Commute - Lunenburg, NS to Bridgewater, NS - Fred M., one of the top motorcycle technicians in the country (has the plaque to prove it!), daily ride from his home town to his place of work. The scenery of UNESCO heritage site Lunenburg, and along the LaHave River make for a scenic tour. Would you believe the video has been sped up to make it fit time constraints, You don't? I wonder why? Please Note: not all actions concerning "cages" makes for safe riding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz8OmI-4sG8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz8OmI-4sG8
Atlantic Superbike Championship Finale at Shubenacadie Motorsport Park, Sept. 2013, featuring Dan Rudolf, Champion.
A short video highlighting the Atlantic Road Racing League (www.atlanticroadracingleague.com) Superbike Championships at "Shubie". The video also features Dan Rudolf, the 2013 Amateur Superbike Champion. Video by 4Shore Rider Concepts and Principal 3 Productions
http://youtu.be/7aCUnx3ivrA
A short video highlighting the Atlantic Road Racing League (www.atlanticroadracingleague.com) Superbike Championships at "Shubie". The video also features Dan Rudolf, the 2013 Amateur Superbike Champion. Video by 4Shore Rider Concepts and Principal 3 Productions
http://youtu.be/7aCUnx3ivrA
A Ride Along The Rideau Heritage Trail -
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Telus Ride For Dad in Ottawa, Ontario, June 4, 2016
Video showing most of the Ride For Dad in Ottawa, Ontario, beginning at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum, and eventually winding its way through downtown Ottawa, to Russell, On., and as far south as Iroquois Locks on the St. Lawrence Seaway. The video revolves around the Ottawa Misfits Motorcycle Group which had approximately a dozen bikes and riders involved. A good cause, a good time, good people giving to the continuing efforts to stop colon cancer. Filmed by 4Shore Rider. Watch the video at
https://youtu.be/Ne5V5N9s7iI
Video showing most of the Ride For Dad in Ottawa, Ontario, beginning at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum, and eventually winding its way through downtown Ottawa, to Russell, On., and as far south as Iroquois Locks on the St. Lawrence Seaway. The video revolves around the Ottawa Misfits Motorcycle Group which had approximately a dozen bikes and riders involved. A good cause, a good time, good people giving to the continuing efforts to stop colon cancer. Filmed by 4Shore Rider. Watch the video at
https://youtu.be/Ne5V5N9s7iI
Fall Rhapsody At Gatineau National Park
Take a ride through the Gatineau Park when the Fall Rhapsody of tree colours happens. The 21 km long journey takes you from the Ottawa River up the trail through the Gatineau Hills, and finally to the Champlain Look Out that offers a fabulous view of the Ottawa Valley below.
The video can be found on You Tube at the following:
https://youtu.be/kvW9BXe8f2A
Take a ride through the Gatineau Park when the Fall Rhapsody of tree colours happens. The 21 km long journey takes you from the Ottawa River up the trail through the Gatineau Hills, and finally to the Champlain Look Out that offers a fabulous view of the Ottawa Valley below.
The video can be found on You Tube at the following:
https://youtu.be/kvW9BXe8f2A
The Ottawa Misfits Ride Lanark County, Ontario
A wonderful 5 hours of touring around Lanark County, and through the towns of Carleton Place, Perth, Westport, and Almonte. The particular fun part of the ride is County Rd 14, the Narrows Lock Rd. The video has been condensed to less than 15 minutes, so enjoy the ride with the "Misfits".
https://youtu.be/cl6G0g8sONM
A wonderful 5 hours of touring around Lanark County, and through the towns of Carleton Place, Perth, Westport, and Almonte. The particular fun part of the ride is County Rd 14, the Narrows Lock Rd. The video has been condensed to less than 15 minutes, so enjoy the ride with the "Misfits".
https://youtu.be/cl6G0g8sONM
A Quick Trip From Ottawa to Wakefield, Quebec
Want to visit an area that has a relaxed atmosphere, a good place to eat, and is motorcycle friendly? As well, the ride along the Gatineau River is scenic and offers things such as evading float planes on the road! The ride itself takes about 3 1/2 hours (with a stop to eat) but has been condensed to 14 1/2 minutes here.
https://youtu.be/B1PgiaSlpRU
https://youtu.be/B1PgiaSlpRU
What Lane Should I Ride In?
Not sure what lane position you should be when out for a ride? Where do I go when I am in a curve or riding on a multi-lane highway? How do I pass another vehicle on the road, safely? If you are unsure, check out the following video to get some ideas how to do all of this in the safest way possible.
https://youtu.be/rhzxiv-5JFE
https://youtu.be/rhzxiv-5JFE
Round-abouts and Traffic Circles - How To Ride Them
Roundabouts and Traffic Circles (commonly called a Rotary) are fairly new to many parts of North America, although they have been in Europe and other parts of the world almost since the advent of motorized travel. While Traffic Circles tend to be larger than Roundabouts, and may have traffic signals within them, most Roundabouts work on a "Yield to those already in the circle" law. A good majority of the drivers and riders that are on the highways had to learn how to navigate these "on the fly" because they were never a part of a person's driver training when they received their license, simply because they rarely existed. The short video listed here is intended to help and point out some ways to assist motorcycle riders unfamiliar with, or timid about using the Roundabout. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/-tqmZnULqwE
https://youtu.be/-tqmZnULqwE
Riding The Highlands of Ontario - Calabogie Style
If you are looking for good roads to ride in the Eastern part of Ontario, check out the Highlands, and especially the roads leading to and from Calabogie, Ontario. Situated in the scenic Madawaska Valley, where lakes abound, and the roads are rarely straight, the ride around Calabogie, on the Centennial Trail is just one of the rides a motorcyclists craves, in the Highland Region. The video that you can link to here ( https://youtu.be/2JfHhyIBZVQ ) is just a sampling of what you can expect on this run. As well, if you want more information on riding the "Highlands", check out the website ridethehighlands.ca for more ideas and places you may want to, no, will want to, ride.
When You Ride, What Do You Carry With You?
What items should you carry with you on your bike, or yourself, when you go for a ride, whether it be around the block or an extended ride? This video highlights some of the things you can carry with you, from basic items to "Let's go crazy" stuff. Check it out at https://youtu.be/oqJrIN7ov1w |
Riding "S" Curves for Beginners
Most single motorcycle accidents occur on curves, for a number of reasons, and one of the hardest for new riders to negotiate is the "S" curve which causes the rider change direction of the bike, eyes, and riding posture to safely make the turn. This is especially difficult if there is a stop which appears in view as the rider is leaned over in the turn. This video helps the new (and not so new) riders how to do so safely.
The link is as follows:
https://youtu.be/oqJrIN7ov1w
Most single motorcycle accidents occur on curves, for a number of reasons, and one of the hardest for new riders to negotiate is the "S" curve which causes the rider change direction of the bike, eyes, and riding posture to safely make the turn. This is especially difficult if there is a stop which appears in view as the rider is leaned over in the turn. This video helps the new (and not so new) riders how to do so safely.
The link is as follows:
https://youtu.be/oqJrIN7ov1w
Riding When It's Cold
A short video to help you prepare your bike, and yourself, for riding in cold temperatures. The cold, like extreme heat, has a tremendous effect on our bodies and mind, and also on the traction of your ride between the tires and the road.
https://youtu.be/QYwP1am0b2U
https://youtu.be/QYwP1am0b2U
Preparing Your Bike, and You, During The Non-Riding Season
What can you do prepare your motorcycle for the winter, and once the riding season is over, what can you do to prepare both you and the bike for the coming year. Some tips and ideas to help you through the winter (AKA Non-riding season).
https://youtu.be/wWvDVIYRyso
https://youtu.be/wWvDVIYRyso
Riding In Construction Zones
Construction Zones present some unique problems and issues to the motorcyclist. This short video tries to touch on many of the obstacles you could face, and tips how to navigate them as safe as possible.
https://youtu.be/h1A_PF8vfHg
https://youtu.be/h1A_PF8vfHg
A Ride Through Ottawa During Covid-19 May, 2020
The busiest part of Ottawa is the downtown tourist region and Parliament Hill. Covid-19 has changed that as people "Stay The Blazes Home" to help protect one another and reduce the effects of the Pandemic. A ride that can take up to 40 minutes to complete under normal circumstances is done in under 10 minutes. This video shows the effect of "Staying Home" in the city of Ottawa.
https://youtu.be/hjClj03CCZ8
https://youtu.be/hjClj03CCZ8
Thinking About Intersections Pt 1
Just about every motorcyclist knows that the most dangerous place to be is at an intersection. This video not only gives some tips as what the rider should do when approaching an intersection, but also gives a "short rant" as to why traffic circles are better, at least, from this point of view!
https://youtu.be/OHOilQg5mTQ
https://youtu.be/OHOilQg5mTQ
Undo A Stuck Hydraulic Clutch Bleeder Valve
Just when you think you are ready to change or bleed your hydraulic clutch, you find that the bleeder valve is stuck and doesn't want to move. What do you do now? This video can help you get it unstuck with a few basic tricks, and while it may not show all the ways to do it, it did work here, and perhaps will do so for you too.
Click on the link https://youtu.be/x0o-xOHyq3s
Click on the link https://youtu.be/x0o-xOHyq3s
The Early Season Ride and What Can Happen!
A short video to look at the issues the motorcyclists should take into consideration during those early season rides after the "long sleep", and what Complacency can cause even to the most experienced rider.
https://youtu.be/Ov8Gw_IXiYU
https://youtu.be/Ov8Gw_IXiYU
Motorcycle Friendly Places To Ride In Eastern Ontario, Part 1
Looking for some small communities with a number of reasons to visit in Eastern Ontario? This presentation "rides through" some communities you should visit.
https://youtu.be/ypn9psqfH3A
https://youtu.be/ypn9psqfH3A
The Ottawa Misfits Motorcycle Group Ride To The Seaway locks at Iroquois, Ontario
The Ottawa Misfits (all bikes, all sizes, all experiences, all people) get together for the occasional fun and friendship ride, and this presentation has the "Misfits" ride from Manotick, On. to the seaway locks at Iroquois, On. Come along for the ride.
https://youtu.be/22DqUSQEERU
https://youtu.be/22DqUSQEERU
Riding Through The Colours of Autumn
A short video of a fresh autumn morning riding through the majestic colours autumn in Eastern Ontario has to share.
https://youtu.be/EMZmgUQOzHc
https://youtu.be/EMZmgUQOzHc