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The Launch of an Old Era
Sunday, September 19th 2010
SToRY BY MIzz LuCY PHoToS BY MIzz LuCY anD PauL BaLSaMo
Once again 2Ride Motorcycle Magazine has created a milestone by having another
successful event; to introduce a vintage section of the magazine. Many different vintage
motorcycles graced the lot hosted by Pegasus Bar & Grill; coming out to enjoy
the sunniest of days recorded in September hitting a high of 24c. The day started off
with vintage Harley’s alongside sport bikes and custom choppers dating back as far
as 1959. Lining up with their shiny chrome glistening in the sunlight, riders hoped
to place one of the top 3 for the show ‘n’ shine. There was a live DJ playing old tunes
from way back when, drawing in people passing by that had to come and see the vintage
bikes displayed so colorful and proud. The venue for that day was to raise funds
for the grateful organization A.A.R.G.
A.A.R.G. (Animal Awareness & Rescue Groups) has been volunteering to help rehabilitate,
spay ‘n’ neuter and shelter unwanted, abandoned, and mistreated animals.
Everything in between A to Z, but mostly cats and dogs, they have had success in
raising donations through various events and 2Ride was happy to contribute.
The team at 2Ride Motorcycle Magazine would like to thank all that participated in
helping the A.A.R.G. with success in providing an ongoing rescue service for those
animals in need.
Stunners Cycle Inc, Harley-Davidson of Toronto, Terez Leather, Medistik, Healthy
Elements, Avon, Tech Sox, Tango Tanning, Mutts n Cats Inc.
SToRY BY MIzz LuCY
PHoToS BY MIzz LuCY
Test Our Metal Toronto
Harley-Davidson ® Demo Day
Saturday, October 9th 2010
As I am riding to Toronto Harley-Davidson, on this gorgeous day, I soon pull up to
the parking lot and see the big tractor trailer sporting the logo Harley-Davidson.
Making my way in, I pass what we would call an assembly line of the new 2011’s
waiting to start their engines. Perfectly lined up with the chrome glistening in the
sunlight, and the Demo crew checking all the nuts n bolts are tight and everything in
place. There was a line up prior to the opening of the Dealership with excited riders
anticipating what bike they want to demo.
I met up with Alan, one of the organizers and had a great informative conversation
about the demos they put on. It was to my surprise when Alan mentioned that
Harley-Davidson is the largest demo participant with the dealers, and Canada is
number one.
The demographic of those that come out to a demo are in their mid 40’s, and majority
is those that ride metric, and 30% switch to a Harley. Since 2004 the rise in women
riders has excided and with each demo day, 7-9 out of 20 participants are women.
The great thing about Harley’s these days is they have created a number of different
models that are lower for those of us with a shorter in seam or prefer the look of a
lowered bike. I won’t get into the lows too much, cause that my next article.
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