I’m in the middle of watching the movie Sideways, which means the eve of my next motorcycle tour has arrived. I watch this movie every year before a new tour, and while this can be a little repetitive there is something … Continue reading Usual Suspects Tour 2016- Prologue
Hey you guys! Ten bike tours is a pretty serious milestone. As I write this I’m watching Sideways with my wife- the movie that inspired the first tour ten years ago. I still remember watching it for the first time back in … Continue reading The Goonie Tour 2015: Prologue
In July 2006 I watched the movie Sideways for the first time. It was on a whim too- it was one of those ‘free’ movies you get with cable packages that you can watch on demand. It was a lazy … Continue reading Sideways Tour 2014: Prologue
I consider myself pretty damn lucky to have something in my life that gives me so much joy. Since 2006 my motorcycle Silver and I have travelled to British Columbia to enjoy mountains, wine, adventure, and fun. On my first … Continue reading The Lord of the Roads Trilogy: Prologue
“It’s been a rough year.” I said that to a friend when we were talking about this year’s tour and he pointed out that I say that every year. “Not every year,” I told him, “only the last three.” He … Continue reading Road Warrior Tour 2012: Prologue
“All the happiness in the world is between your own two ears.” -John Lennon As I write this Silver is outside glistening in the morning sun after a solid wash and wax, waiting patiently to begin our annual journey together … Continue reading Saving Private Ryan Tour 2011: Prologue
“People become less productive over time without a break, and time away should not be seen as a luxury, but as a necessity.” That is a direct quote from the first paragraph of the prologue from the Little Miss Sunshine … Continue reading That Thing You Do Tour 2010: Prologue
Ten hour work days. Major life decisions. Living in a Camry. Increasing expectations. This is what I hoped to leave behind as I left Saskatchewan and headed west. After the success of last year’s Easy Rider Tour 2006 and what … Continue reading Prologue & Day 1: All Hell for a Basement
A good friend of mine once told me that there’s no perfect time to take a vacation- there’s always some reason not to go. I’ve always tried to prove him wrong, but that won’t happen this year. There are many reasons … Continue reading Little Miss Sunshine Tour 2009- Prologue
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