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Road Trip Archive
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Road Trip: Part 10 – Riding Nirvana – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 28, 2018 | 10 CommentsThe ninth day had the most amazing mountains roads of the trip. As a rather nice bonus we came across a small cache of interesting classic vehicles. -
The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering Recap: LTDs and Goooles
Posted on September 27, 2018 | 57 CommentsThe 2018 CC Midwest Gathering is now in the history books. Well, almost. As I began writing this, one of the contributors who attended was still en route back home […] -
Road Trip: Part 9 – Back to the Mainland and Two Becomes Three – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 26, 2018 | 15 CommentsIn this segment we attempt to escape the rainy island for the main land and our duo becomes a trio. -
Road Trip: Part 8 – Rain, Rain and More Rain – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 24, 2018 | 17 CommentsSince the previous day had been so cold and wet we really had not had time to explore the Tofino/Ucluelet area of Vancouver Island. The forecast offered some faint hope […] -
Road Trip: Part 7 – Vancouver Island and Rain – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 22, 2018 | 32 CommentsWhile last segment was rather light on Curbside Classics this one will make up for it as we explore Vancouver Island. -
Road Trip: Part 6 – A Coastal Ferry Cruise – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 20, 2018 | 18 CommentsDay five is ferry ride from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island. So a little short of curbside classics but lots of nice scenery. -
Road Trip: Part 5 – Heading for the Coast – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 18, 2018 | 31 CommentsOn day four we need to make it out to the coast and Prince Rupert with a distance of around 500 kms (310 miles) to cover. There is also a […] -
Road Trip: Part 4 – The Miles Pile On Up North – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 16, 2018 | 8 CommentsOn day three of the journey we transitioned from Alberta to British Columbia. Highlights include a big mountain, waterfall, old train station and giant cedar trees. -
Road Trip: Part 3 – Making up Time – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 14, 2018 | 24 CommentsIn the last installment our trip had been met with an early hiccup that threatened the whole adventure. We had a fixed time and destination about half way through the […] -
Road Trip: Part 2 – Best Laid Plans on a 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 12, 2018 | 15 CommentsThe plan for the first real day was to ride up through Kananaskis, Banff, Lake Louise then finally Jasper. World famous and amazing scenery the whole way. But it did […] -
Road Trip: Part 1 – Preparation and Starting a 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 10, 2018 | 32 CommentsBack in June I did a day trip on my Suzuki TU250X but what I did not mention at the time but it was really just a test run for […] -
The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 2, Part 2
Posted on September 7, 2018 | 44 CommentsIn the last segment we left off with a starter that was reluctant to start. If I had bought the locally made fish bonker from Day 1 this would have […] -
The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 2, Part 1
Posted on September 5, 2018 | 25 CommentsDay One (Part 1 and Part 2) saw the Pontiac perform admirably considering it had just been revived for street duty a few days earlier. For the second day we […] -
The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 1, Part 2
Posted on September 3, 2018 | 46 CommentsOn the first portion of day 1 we drove from Lethbridge through the Crowsnest Pass into British Columbia. On second half we will continue on highway 3 before heading north […] -
The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 1, Part 1
Posted on August 31, 2018 | 51 CommentsThe Great Beater Challenge is an automotive event that gives unloved, marginal vehicles one last shot at glory on an epic weekend road trip. There is a scavenger hunt of […]

![The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering Recap: LTDs and Goooles The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering is now in the history books. Well, almost. As I began writing this, one of the contributors who attended was still en route back home […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7722.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Road Trip: Part 8 – Rain, Rain and More Rain – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike Since the previous day had been so cold and wet we really had not had time to explore the Tofino/Ucluelet area of Vancouver Island. The forecast offered some faint hope […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Day-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


![Road Trip: Part 5 – Heading for the Coast – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike On day four we need to make it out to the coast and Prince Rupert with a distance of around 500 kms (310 miles) to cover. There is also a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Day-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Road Trip: Part 3 – Making up Time – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike In the last installment our trip had been met with an early hiccup that threatened the whole adventure. We had a fixed time and destination about half way through the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/42446887654_4571d96544_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Road Trip: Part 2 – Best Laid Plans on a 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike The plan for the first real day was to ride up through Kananaskis, Banff, Lake Louise then finally Jasper. World famous and amazing scenery the whole way. But it did […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Day-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Road Trip: Part 1 – Preparation and Starting a 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike Back in June I did a day trip on my Suzuki TU250X but what I did not mention at the time but it was really just a test run for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/41309794970_3afe4b23c5_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 2, Part 2 In the last segment we left off with a starter that was reluctant to start. If I had bought the locally made fish bonker from Day 1 this would have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180826_193119.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 2, Part 1 Day One (Part 1 and Part 2) saw the Pontiac perform admirably considering it had just been revived for street duty a few days earlier. For the second day we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_163308.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 1, Part 2 On the first portion of day 1 we drove from Lethbridge through the Crowsnest Pass into British Columbia. On second half we will continue on highway 3 before heading north […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/44436477781_e6048dbdaa_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 1, Part 1 The Great Beater Challenge is an automotive event that gives unloved, marginal vehicles one last shot at glory on an epic weekend road trip. There is a scavenger hunt of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/43463125615_7b77140bd3_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


