Tag: longview

First Ride of the Season

A bit of decent weather. First of the year.

I decided to go for a quick rip out to Kananaskis and a beef jerky run in Longview, Alberta.

Enjoyable ride in spite of the snow in the Rockies. Quiet on the roads and only seven bike sightings in the 300 kilometer ride.




It’s automatic, it’s systematic, it’s hydromatic… Well, it’s got new electrical farkles….

Added a few more components to the XL1000V Varadero last weekend. Power to the handlebars, new heated grips (ones on the bike failed), cleaned up and replaced a bunch of the wiring, and added a power centre to keep track of everything.

I’m not that handy with electrics but this was necessary and really cleaned up…




Day 11 – Victoria to Longview, Wa

Distance: 327.8 miles / 527.5 kilometres
Temperature: Low 12 Squeet / High 25 Longview, Wa
Traveling Time: 12:30-8:00pm

Well, it certainly seemed odd to load everything up and make my way to the ferry by myself. Seemed like something was missing, and, well, it was – Fiona. Really enjoyed our riding adventure together. Now I’m on…