August 18th to August 20th 2006
October 19th, 06
SBW06 was the 11th annual rally and how the event has changed. What began as a grass roots event has now become a huge gathering on the cusp of becoming a festival. As each year passed the demands of the event grew and grew, beyond what one person could handle. So three years ago I brought on the Crew to help out. Five strong and yet the rally demanded more with both time and money exceeding what we had available. With all of us in different stages of life, new families growing, work changing, increased family demands, made it hard for us to volunteer the time needed to pull this event off. As SBW06 approached we all knew a cross roads was getting closer. One, which would see some soul searching and long coffee debates. Back and forth we went with ideas, solutions and thoughts, all of which were only delaying the inevitable. The rally would not continue with us at the helm and so we�ve come to the difficult decision to suspend SportBike West indefinitely. None of us can commit the time and resources needed to successfully accomplish the rally each year. We felt it better to end it rather than have it whimper away a shell of what it once was. To all of riders I�ve come to know, I say thank you for the support and great memories. I hope we�ll cross paths on the roads some day and talk of good times. To the industry that stood behind SBW and saw the benefit this event offered to its customers, Thank you for sharing my vision of having a sport bike event. Rubber side down Owen SportBike West.
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August 21st, 06
Well.................
SBW oh six is in the books and it was interesting for sure.
The return of the poker ride went well. I had 50 bikes with me and we enjoyed some fast moving and good times.
All the guided rides were well attended and ZERO crashes on all the guided rides, or maybe just one, now that I think of it.
Eitherway, and excellent RALLY.
The southwind, however, yeah not so much.
Did every one get a load of that "pub" menu?
I must say, that you guys all made your feelings clear to the southwind. Nicely done.
I hope your after parties were awsome, though I was sad not to see anyone around to beer with.
I have since found out that the southwind has been sold, which explains the price gouging.
Gottta get every last penny outta there before they go.
I was very disappointed, and made that WELL known before I left on sunday.
On top of that, seems the squids were hard at it and now the local RCMP are expressing "concerns" about this event. THAT is not good. Reports came in of excessive speeding, wheelies / stoppies [though they didn't know the term it was obvious to me what they were describing] In one instance a crew member witnessed a Vendor staff member doing wheelies AND stoppies on the roads. Not exactly the kind of dealer representation I'd have expected. So now we may be back to square one with Oliver, though I've not yet confirmed that with council. Road blocks, speed traps, and inspections were all popular themes of the discussion.
You know I just don't get it, you DON'T piss in your own bath water.
I'll post more when I know more.
The Crew.
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August 17th, 06
So I've kept the actual poker ride route in the dark on purpose.
The first stop is in Rock Creek and, obviously, we'll be heading down hwy #33 north to Kelowna. Beyond that, if you want to join in the poker ride, ride with the group.
I am trying to reduce the "Joe Racer" syndrome that can occur with a large group ride.
This doesn't mean you can't pass the leader or any such thing, but if you ride agressivly move to the front and try to keep some part of the posse in your mirrors.
There are ample guided and self guided rides for every one to choose what turns their crank. Pelase do not join the poker ride if you intended to go flat out with your hair on fire.
See y'all tomorrow!!
Crew
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August 16th, 06
So just wanted to remind every one that the final date by which you can buy a ticket with a confirmed t-shirt was Aug 1st, also that ticket sales will end today, weds at 5:pm. Any tickets that were sold after August 1st are/were not guaranteed a t-shirt. We will do our best but, this was clearly indicated on our main ticket purchase ordering page. Also a further reminder that we DO NOT physically mail a "ticket" we use a 'will call' list. This means, bring your paypal confirmation and we will have your name on our preregistration list. See you all on Friday.
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August 14th, 06
Hey hey what the hell.
Don't be buying new rubbers to come out to SBW this year, only to cook them on the way ......... my man Angus will be on site, again offering killer deals on black round ones.
So if your rubber is looking decidedly shagged, save yer pennies and plan on getting retired, ha ha that sounds pretty nice about now- REtired, you know retired?ah never mind ........... where was I?
Oh right, Motorcycle Tire service will be on site at the rally this year, so make sure you check out
Not long now ...........
The Crew
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August 9th, 06
So we will have a limited number of t-shirts on hand for gate sales. Sizes subject to availability and first come first served.
The poker ride will be leaving the Southwind at 9:am SHARP! The ride is 5 1/2 hours PLUS card stops, so that adds up to a full day of riding. We head south down to osoyoos directly from the Southwind with the first card stop being at the Rock Creek Petro Can.
At the first stop you will be given your poker card pass that you will use to record your poker hand on. You MUST have your rall pass to get a poker ride pass. No SBW pass, no poker ride pass.
Each time you stop you will draw a card and record it on your pass this must be initialed by an SBW crew member at EACH STOP. By the end of the ride you should have five "cards" indicated on your pass, on the front, and FIVE initials on the back.
If this is not so, your hand is disqualified. Any tampering on the cards or suspicious marks, disqualified. Any initials that are not MINE, TREVORS, OR frEEks, your hand is NFG.
You will not get a card until the ride leader arrives at the designated stop. So there is no benefit to racing to each stop. In fact doing that could cause you to miss a card all together. It is important that you not treat this like a race, like the bad old days of years gone by. Ride at your own pace and respect the other riders around you. If you find yourself quickly approaching a slower rider / group of riders. Pass on the left like you would pass any other vehicle on the road. Do not pass on the inside or shoulder.
Honestly I shouldn't even have to mention this grade skool shit, but if previous poker rides are any indication, sadly this all needs to be said. Nobody will be impressed by your boy racer speeds and no one will want to have your baby 'cause you're such a "bad ass" on the roads.
Blah blah blah, right? Well the fastest way to kill an event like this would be to be stupid on the poker ride drawing undue attention to us. Ride how you want alone, but consider the benefit of the ENTIRE group when you're out on the SBW rides.
Okay I�m off my podium now.
Only 9 days left..
SBW Crew.
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August 3rd, 06
Well with the return of the poker ride this year, it some how seems fitting that BGPR [Brad Gavey's Performance Riding Schools] is offering SBW a cirtificate for one full race school.
Check out www.bgprschools.com for details on their skools.
Would it be wrong of us to use this on the red carpet?
Ah don't worry I don't think were doing the red carpet this year.
Too much backlash last year sort'a took the fun out of it. >SIGH< such is the way of our society now...............
So some lucky person will walk home with a full race skool comp of BGPS
rubber side down
oh when
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August 2nd, 06
Dakar Ride news. Chris, our dirty dirty SportBike West Dakar guide, (he's like a long lost cousin that nobody wants
to admit being related to. You know, dirt is for vegetables motorcycles are for
pavement kind-a idea?
)
Anyway, I digress.Seems the dirt junkies are going to be leaving at 8:am >SHARP< so no hang overs for you guys!
HA HA!
Seems the ride is an A and a B loop and, quite naturally for me, I've lost all his emailed notes to me.
Well shit.
Its a dirt ride and it is leaving at 8:am. What more do we need to know?
Just messing with y'all. When Chris reads this he'll send me the full dets and I'll post it up.
Look for a schedule THIS WEEK, there its in ALL CAPS so now I gotta get it done.
Also, it seems our on again off again love affair with the Airport is, now ON again.
That's right, due to the diligence of Allison at Oliver City hall, she found us a loop hole that allows us on the airport dirt but minimum 200 meters away from the airport runway.
HA so there, stuck it to the MAN!! (easy ladies, I mean that in a gender free way) Finally a loop hole that works FOR us. ha HA!
This will allow our free style'rs to really go big now.
I think we can expect to see some serious shit outta the boiz this year!
Majik Extreme is gearing up for the week end with more off the hook pavement shredding stuff.
So what else. Too much. Don't forget the Thunder Ride Saturday night, and speaking of which, the Charity Silent Auction.
Well the response for this has been minimal at best with, so far, only BMW committing hard good for the table and Ducati handing
over a sweaty wad of cash ($500, yeah baby love the cash.) So big props to those two and I'd expect some stuff
to show up on rally day. So this has sort of been a rambling up date 'cause, well, I just have too much to do right now.
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July 21st, 06
August 18th to 20th will prove to be some fun filled days for all who attend the rally this year.
In keeping with SBW's desire to give a new stunt team the SBW venue each year,
Calgary's own Majik Extreme will be heading out to come and throw down their stuff.
Word from Majik is this year's event is going to be awesome.
Revoluzione [Rev Imports from Calgary, AB] will also be participating in this year's event by
offering test-rides on their 2007 model Aprilias and Moto Guzzis!
Sign-up will be at the rally so be sure to stop by and visit them nice and early to reserve your spot.
Just a reminder, online ticket sales are only available until August 13th, after that gate sales will be cash only (with first come first served t-shirts.)
For more information visit www.sportbikewest.com
"If you ride it, bring it."
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July 20th, 06
oliver Airport news or lack there of ..........
So it seems that FOUR months ago, when we worked out the details of SportBike West
using the Oliver airport a small point was neglected to be mentioned.
Now I 'spose in their defence I MAYBE should have known or asked but,
you know,
I don't know diddly about airport, insurance and liability.
that's right that ugly 9 letter word LIABILITY
and its evil twin INSURANCE.
yeah,
so 'parently in order for us to have access to the airport we need a specific airport
liability rider that our general event insurance will not cover.
So, four weeks to go and suddenly we are left scrambling for more money,
which we don't have,
and finding a policy.
Right.
So it aint happening.
The airport that is.
SBW2006 will still host a Free Style Moto X show
but it'll be held on the SouthWind property as it has been for the last three years.
DJ will be spinning some tunes in the parking lot too.
Also keep your ear to the ground for poker ride info coming soon.
We will be introducing a few measures
to reduce the over all speed and mania that seems to plague the poker ride.
k peps four weeks to go!!
Oh-When
SportBike West.
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July 4th, 06
wOw, here we are some 45 days away from SBW OH Six!
This is our eleventh rally to date, who'd have thunk it eh?
The big question on everyone's mind is: who is the stunt team this year,
In keeping with our desire to give a new team the SBW venue each year,
we asked Mike Zottman's crew, Majik Extreme out of Calgary, to come and throw
down their stuff. Word from Mike is this year's event is going to be awesome
Also wanna remind every one of the BMW Demo rides are back. Rod from RMR will be
on site doing bike prep and set up. Book your spot with Rod as soon as you get on site
Last year he was busy as hell trying to fit every one in. Also new for this year, we'll be having
a DJ playing some tunes all week end.
Poker ride returns!! Leaving the Southwind parking lot at 8:am, though, keep your
ear to the ground in case that time changes. Our ride is longer this year as we're hooking ALL
the valley dealerships into one poker route.
Starting with M'n M in Kelowna [via the Anarchist summit and Hwy #33] North to Vernon Motorsports.
Back to Valley Motosport via Westside rd, then Kelowna Yamaha. South to the 5th stop at Penticton Honda
finishing back at the Southwind via Green Mountain road, white lake road, Fairview White Lake Rd.
So this adds quite a bit of distance / time to the route, hence the early start. Watch for the schedule coming out soon.
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May 4th, 06
wOw Tickets are selling fast.
One thing I would ask though, is to provide the name for each individual ticket.
What I mean is, if one person is buying, say 4 tickets, to provide me with EACH
person's name. Otherwise I have four with one person's name which
may seem like no big deal, but when I'm trying to reconcile Tshirt sizes and #
against the tickets sold, things go a stray.
Thanks.
Owen
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May 2nd, 06
Ticket sales went live last night!
some of you will notice a reduced ticket price for this year's event.
$45.oo early ON-LINE purchase ONLY. Includes your selected tshirt size / type
rally dinner, door prize draws and entry into the Poker Ride.
Note we are not offering breakfast this year.
Gate ticket sales will be CASH only and $55.oo with NO TSHIRT.
Shirts are now only being offered to presold ticket.
More news to come.
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April 19th, 06
wOw how the hell did it become middle April already.
To think I still don't even have the street bike out.
Okay to the point. Tickets for the 2006 rally will go on sale, on line only, on May 1st.
Ticket prices are lower this year because we felt that the morning breakfast,
previously included in the price, was not being enjoyed by everyone in attendance.
Also T-shirts will only be included with tickets pre-purchased ONLINE
That means, if you buy your ticket, cash at the gate, there will be NO T-shirt. Every year
we order extra t-shirts to cover the gate sales, and every year we have shirts left
So buy your ticket on line to get your t-shirt.
We are also very pleased to announce the return of the BMW test ride fleet.
A big thank you to BMW for coming to play again.
Last year was the first year we held a charity silent auction.
Through this auction we were able to raise $1500.oo for the Oliver Food Bank. These funds
were donated at Thanksgiving and were greatly appreciated.
This year we are once again putting out the request for
charity auction items, with BMW being the first to step up and agree to support this event.
The Crew is [are?] busy working on other things for this year's event but, its too soon to get into the details.
Check back in May for updates and news.
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September 10th, 05
So Esther our insurance guru has come through for us again!!
Seems we are able to again host Guided Rides at the SportBike West rally.
Look for a return of the old guard and some new ones as well.
I think for Oh 6 i'll even guide a ride.
What say y'all?
bBm
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August 30th, 05
What a great time!!!
Once again attendance broke the 500 rider mark with the locals swelling the population of SBW to an estimated 600+.
The shows were well received with Canadian Chaos providing thrills and cheers at all their shows.Kris, Regen and Rick created quite a stir with their high flying jumps and stunts. Amazing stuff for sure.
The motor heads kept the Valley Pro Racing dyno going all week end with an endless parade of bikes waiting for a shot at the dyno class trophies. Watch the site for dyno results posting. Warning is here by posted to our NEXT Cheat'n Bastard Award winner. You've been sniffed out and will be called to the carpet in OH SiX.
Lots of laughs were had at the door prize and awards ceremonies. My SBW Ninjas walked among you and picked up all sorts of fun stories and comments. Thank you to every one that approached the "Red Carpet" and took it all in stride. You were all GREAT sports. Most memorable moments were Kevin wining his prize and agreeing to "take it up the middle." I'll let you figure that one out. Also Chuck and Sylvia for their 'cleanest bike' award ..... NOT and who can forget Kevin's unique striping job on his F4. There were too many more to go into here.
The Oliver Food Bank Charity silent auction was a great success bringing in $1000.oo They will be so grateful for everyone's generosity and support.
Huge thank you, again, to KTim and Canadian Kawasaki for backing the event as Presenter. Jennifer at Buell, Chris at Triumph Canada, Chris Duff for bringing out the BMW demo fleet, Ducati North America and of course, Honda Bob, who NARROWLY escaped the Red Carpet himself.
Watch for some new ideas for next year. Changes to the format and grounds layout. Can't say much now, 'cause it's too early.
Dates are booked for August 18th week end which means NO rodeo and NO poetry festivals going on. No conflicts.
See you all next year.
The SBW Crew.
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August 23rd, 05
Angus Mac Neil of Motorcycle Tire Service is proud to announce that he will be contributing a set of Bridgestone Battlax BT-014 rubber for the KOH dyno winner!!!
Based out of Calgary and willing to ship most anywhere, save some dough on your next set of rolling stock� 403/616-2911
*Ever wanted to try mini GP racing? Check out his Metrakit machinery as well at -
Thanks Angus, rubber side down�
The Crew
Dustin Hoffert Alberta Representative SportBike West 2005 YEAR 10! [email protected] www.sportbikewest.com
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August 19th, 05
Reminder to all that IF you've purchased your tickets already, to go online and indicate your tshirt size and make/model info. I sent the link on Monday this week. Email me if you don't / didn't have / get it. Also, that is you've not yet purchased a ticket, the cut off for online sales is Weds August 24th Noon sharp.
There WILL be tickets available at the gate. CASH only. Tshirts first come first served.
Don't wait 'cause they sell fast this last week ...........
See you next week end.
Free Style MX show
Street Stunt demo
Trial bike Demo.
Door prizes
Food bank Chairity Silent acution.
The SBW Crew
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August 17th, 05
They�re back!
London and Angela had such a great time at SBW 9 that they couldn�t resist returning for SBW 10!
And they�re bringing bikes this time (London and friend just got licensed this spring)!!! More female riders is alright by us!
Soooo�once again, after the grueling fun of the days riding slide out of the leathers, stroll
over poolside and loosen up with a massage by Evado Acupressure.
Be sure to stop by and see them for a session, oh and don�t forget to ask about a bottle of Japanese mint oil (great stuff).
See y'all soon!
The SBW Crew
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August 11th, 05
Dual Sport ride is ready!!
For the most up to date info check out dualsportbc.com
Go to forums, "Rides and Events We Should All Know About" and then "SBW DAKAR RIDE."
The SBW Crew
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August 2nd, 05
RMR Suspensions is proud to announce that we are coming to SBW in August.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the people of SBW for asking us to come
back to there awesome venue. We will be doing bike set ups again ($40.00) and for anyone
that is interested in Traxxion Dynamics front end revalves or Penske or Elka rear shocks.
Please call ahead on the revalves or rear shocks in order to make sure we have the right
inventory. If you have any questions please call Rod or Greg at 403 203-0778.
See ya there,
Rod Matechuk - [email protected]
RMR Suspensions/Northwest Axxion Center
Shop: 403-203-0778
Cell: 403-399-2670
Fax: 403-203-0771
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July 30th, 05
This year's dyno shoot out classes:
0-550cc
551-700cc
701-900cc
901-1000cc
1001cc to 1350cc
Small V Engines (750 cc and under)
Large V Engines (751 cc and up)
King of the Hill.... STOCK displacement is a MUSTLimited mods allowed. NO GAS NO PACKERS
All of the above classes will NOT allow any sort of NON stock induction systems [turbo, blowers] or fuel additives [NOS]
Pipes, carbs, airboxes, all allowable
Winner Take All MONEY Cla$$
This is now the "any thing goes" class. Pipes, gas, induction, CC's. all allowed. $100.oo per bike entry fee.
Minimum Ca$h winning of $500.oo.
70% return of entry fee to the pot.
1-7 bikes entered = $500.oo cash pot.
8 bikes makes a $560.oo winning.
increasing by $70.oo / bike.
All bikes must be as ridden AT, during, to / from the event.
No non licensed "drag bike only" units.
Drag bike with plates, lights, etc etc, if it meets the above critera in regards to street ridable, would be acceptable.
Some dudes do double duty with thier rigs.
C y'all soon
The SBW Crew
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July 21st, 05
Just a quick reminder that SportBike West is a paid function
and as such is only open to paid rally attendees. Other than locals living in Oliver,
you must have an access pass to be on the grounds.
There will be security checking please respect that.
Rubber side down
The SBW Crew.
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July 20th, 05
Good afternoon,
just a quick note to confirm that SportBike West will be donating the net proceeds from the Charity Silent Auction to the Oliver Food bank.
We sat down with the Corporal Dixon on Tuesday to discuss this year's event and in the process he recommended their local food bank as a suitable charity in need.
We are excited to have this opportunity to give back to the local community and further improve our relationship with the local population.
With the rally only 4 weeks away, excitement is building.
Thank you to Kawasaki and Honda for committing to this charity event.
See you all soon.
The SBW Crew
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July 6th, 05
Well support for the charity auction has been great with the manufacturers
all promising some nice gear for the auction.
Kawasaki
Triumph
Honda
Ducati
BMW
Buell
With some aftermarket groups giving it consideration.
These items will be on display centre stage Friday and Saturday and will go to the highest silent bid:
payable, cash, visa, MasterCard. Items will close at random starting after dinner Saturday.
There will be no pre warning that an item will be closing soon. No Checks please.
Rubber side down.
The SBW Crew
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July 5th, 05
Okay here's the latest on the SBW Dakar ride.
Direct from the source.
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Hi Owen.....
This weekend (june25/26) I was in Oliver and did a little pre-riding.
I would say that I got 50% of it nailed down for sure and the other half is close.
Just have to do a little more exploring to link some stuff together.
More than half the ride will be dirt, nothing extreme but should be challenging for a beginner and fun for an expert!! Whaaa Hooooo!!!
Little glitch with one section cause about a half click goes through a farmers property.
I spoke with him and there is no way we are going through so I have to find a way around or change that bit!!! I'll keep you posted! Should total about 300km as I had hoped.
I think 5-6 hrs depending on the riders 7hrs tops!! I would like to have a riders meeting at 8:45am saturday morning and everyone fueled up and ready to go at 9:00am sharp.
Good dualsport tires or knobby's recommended. Should see a little of almost everything except snow, lol.
Talk to ya later, Chris.
_________________________________________
Tickets are going FAST!!!
The SBW Crew.
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June 22nd, 05
SportBike West05 Tickets are on sale NOW!!!
Go to our tickets screen and follow the links to the VTix On line ticket system
Ticket sales are now being handled by VTix Online. There are just too many
people coming to the rally for me to do it in house. With this system
you will receive an email confirmation sheet. Print this out and bring it
signed to the reg table on rally Friday. We will then revalidate your access pass from SBW04.
Its gonna be good, don't miss out.
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June 14th, 05
Dirt heads rejoice!!
Thanks to Chris of Kamloops, and the Kamloops Dual Sport Riders the SBW Dakar Ride is on again.
Details are still on going but it looks like a couple hundred K's of semi challenging terrain
This ride will be suitable for all the current dual sport rides including the larger models
like the BMW's, Triumph, and Kawasaki machines. All skill levels will be able to join in this ride.
Special thanks to RTR Performance, Leading Edge motorsports, and River City Cycle for supporting this ride.
Rubber side down.
The Crew
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June 9th, 05
Looks like we're gonna have a full plate of motorcycle demos this year!!
Just in case the Chaos Street Stunt demo and Ryon's Trials Demo aren't enough ....
SBW will once again be having a free style motocross show Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and evening.
Gonna be a full slate of motorcycling this year!! Thanks to Honda for putting together the
free style show.
Ticket Sales I'm STILL trying to get Ticketmaster to handle the ticket sales this year.
This is taking longer than I'd expected but the added convenience will be worth it.
Trust me.
C Y'all SOON
The Crew
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May 6th, 05
Chaos Reigns at SBW05! Canadian Chaos will be performing their street stunt demo on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Canadian Chaos Crew will be putting on a hell of a show so make sure you don't miss out.
CLICK FOR Canadian Chaos Stunt Team
check out their site for some previews and action shots.
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May 5th, 05
wOw, here it is May already.
SBW05 is coming fast, this is our TENTH rally.
Who'd a thought the rally would continue for TEN years!!
So far our cast of characters consists of the usual suspects [GREAT movie by the way]
Kawasaki Canada is continuing the tradition of presenting our great party.
Special Thanks to K-Tim for continuing to support SBW.
Go on down to your local Kawasaki dealer
and give that hottie behind the parts counter a big thank-you smooch
Saturday night, when your gut is packed full, you can give K-Tim a big thank you smooch for buying y'all a great dinner.
Triumph Canada, involved with SBW since year one, will cointinue to provide Saturday breakfast, start your rally day with a Triumphant Rally breakfast.
Ducati is again coming to play, with a slim chance of demo bikes.
That's still an on going conversation.
Honda rounds out our group of usual suspects.
New to the event for this year is BMW Canada. If you haven't heard already,
they are going to bring along their demo truck for this year's event.
So come out and try a spin on a BMW.
SBW05 marks the return of Buell Canada to the event. Big thanx to Jennifer for putting that together for me.
As for details and particulars .......... to soon to go into any of that.
Tickets go on sale soon. Yes I promise SOON.
We're trying to get a ticket agent to handle them [like Ticket Master for example] so you could buy them at your local office or online.
But
BUT of greater importance that all of that ..........
ROUND ONE in Calgary is next week end!!
So SBW and the NSF Racing crew will be there scrapping it out for pissing rights.
The smart money is on me though .........
Rubber side down.
The Crew
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February 4th, 05
SportBike West will be introducing a new dyno title class this year. It is going to be a Winner Take All MONEY class!!! This is an anything goes hp class with a $100 entry fee and minimum payout of $500.oo plus a portion of all entry money going to the winner [entry of $100 minus dyno run cost.] IE: 1 bike wins $500 + $70.00= $570.00. OR 8 bikes: one winner of $500 + $560.00 [8 x $70.00] $1060.00 cash for a $100 entry fee. This class will run at 9:pm on Saturday [or earlier depending on turn out and the need for more time] We think not only will this be a huge crowd draw, but it'll likely be a ZX12 / Busa battle royal. Bring your money honey and let the chips fall where they may. Money talks. More news comming. The SBW Crew.
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November 13th, 04
wOw
Hoodies are selling fast.
Who'd a thunk it.
So christmas comming. If we can get the minimum 12 ordered,
I can get'm to you well before christmas.
Send paypal payments to [email protected]
The Crew
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November 12th, 04
Hoodies.
A few people have expressed an interest in a SBW hoodie similar the what
The Crew was wearing at this year's rally.
I contacted my hoodie guy and got a price of $50 bucks a pop
Black, white silk screen, SBW logo large on the back,
SportBike West.com on the right hand sleeve.
Size s, m, large, Xlarge.
Paypal payments only. Sorry.
Rubber side down
The Crew.
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September 21st, 04
http://www.oliverchronicle.com/2004_11.htm
Follow the link and read the SBW04 story run in the Oliver Chronicle
The Crew
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September 20th, 04
I've been remiss on reporting the Oliver city council meeting.
The short version is:
They loved it.
Council was amazed at how few complaints were raised due to the event.
>Unofficially< word on the street is even the local RCMP are very satisfied with
with conduct and control. Reporting only a "few issues" on the out lying roads.
Many local business were very pleased with us as a group and were excited to hear
of our return in 05.
Speaking of which. Our return date is again on the 26th of Aug.
I know many of you wanted the earlier date but that just was not possible.
The Southwind was booked by a GOLF group already
but we've scooped them for 2006
More on the 2006 date well ....... next year.
Book your rooms now. Iron man is going as is the Cowboy gathering
all on the same weekend. Lets show'm that SBW is on the same level of
participation and attendance.
A reminder that SBW is ALWAYS open to suggestion and comment. Feel free
to email any of the Crew directly. I hope to set up a bio page soon.
Finally. A HUGE thank YOU for coming and making SBW the HUGE successes it was.
AND
and for keeping a lid on things in the community. What goes on OUTside the boundaries
well .......... let's just leave that out there.
Rubber side down.
The Crew
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September 13th, 04
So full Oliver town council details to follow tomorrow.
for now mark you callender.
SBW05, out TENTH annual sportbike rally
is booked for the August 26th week end.
Same place, Soutwind Inn.
Four rooms already booked, only 42 left
check for more details tomorrow.
Rubber side down.
The Crew.
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September 11th, 04
So this monday The Crew is off to Oliver City council meeting
So here's hope'n for good news.Keep your eyes on this page.
The Crew
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September 3rd, 04
To the ladies of SportBike West.
No it's not a calendar.
I want to know what, if any thing, female rally attendees want at the event.
I did a ladies crop top this year, that was received sort of Luke warm.
I've tired lady's rides and got the wrath of the equal rights women.
Do I even NEED to do some thing female specific?
I dunno
so I'm putting it out to you the female riders of the rally.
What do you want.
Let me know while SBW05 plans are still growing and we have time to put it together.
Rubber side down
The Crew
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September 2nd, 04
Okay.
Look for dyno shoot out data posting soon.
I sent it to my web master last night.
Next year's date is looking more and more like the 26th weekend again.
Seems some golfing dorks beat us to the 21st date.
We'll have it solid by the 15th of Sept THIS year.
Also 'official SBW photos will be up shortly.
Don't forget to sign the guest book with comments.
Rubber side down.
The Crew.
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August 30th, 04
wOw
What-a-party.
An amazing venue, tons of bikes, 509, tons of people, and the food!!!!
Who didn't come? and Why the HELL not??
The weather was absolutely perFECT. No rain, not too hot, and the pool was heated.
The door prizes were out of this world. Three sets of tires, three helmets, four Joe Rocket
jackets. Gloves, boots, rain gear, lube, YEAH baby lots of LUBE, and how about that Kawasaki
grand prize?!?!?!! TWO tickets to a Keith Code school at ANY of the tracks they teach.
Way-to-go Kawasaki Tim!!!
I had at least six people up on the red carpet. I've already got names for next year, if they have the guts to come to SBW05
Remember my Ninjas walk among you and pick up
news worthy tid bits..............
Found my first winner for the Cheat'n Bastard award. This is a special Dyno shoot out award
for any bike that runs in the shoot out and posts dubious numbers for HP.
I'm sure I've got at least 907 reasons to suspect this person
Repent now or suffer the carpet ............
Anyway. SBW04 was a complete over the top good time. Brother Bill and Extreme Riderz just
blew us all away with their show. The free stylers were beyond belief. 85 fEEt from ramp to ramp!!! Yikes.
not this cowboy.I was sorry to see Crazy Martin's bike burn up. Felt bad for him 'cause he was doing an out of this
world show. Thanks for the Vids for the crowd too.
Gaston, Richard Bak, all top
flight shit done by these guys. Problem is .......... what to do for next year???
Speaking of which. Next year. alREADy had a SBW05 meeting on Sunday. Dates are tentatively
booked in for Aug 21st week end OR 26th again. DON'T book your motel yet.
We'll have it rock solid by Sept 15th of THIS year.
HUGE thanks to Canadian Kawasaki for their support and to ALL the other rally vendors that came out
I know it was the best site SBW has EVER had. Sept 15th I'm off to a city hall
meeting to get feed back from SBW04 ........... cue the suspense music.
I need a holiday.
rubber side down
Banana Bike Man
and the Crew.
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August 24th, 04
Okay, had to close off on line ticket registrations. Due to the time line involved in processing
the numbers. We will continue to sell tickets at the gate to the posted 550 ticket cut off.
Weather is supposed to clear up by thursday / friday. Regardless, rain or shine SBW is set to roll. It'll be one hell of a week end.
see you all there.
Owen
SportBike West.
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August 19th, 04
To add to the fun, Performance Cycle and Auto, Universal Cycle Racing Division and Anderwerks, are combining forces to bring their Ripper Mini GP pocket bikes out for display. Check out these 50 cc wonders! Expect these very cool mini�s to be buzzing around your knees this year in the vendor area! For more info check-out the links in the SBW sponsor page. Powersport Seats will be on site offering relief for you iron butts out there with the installation of gel pad inserts (mmm... comfy). for more info go to the Performance Cycle http://www.performancecycleauto.com site or e-mail Andrea at [email protected]. Sportbike West crew member/ Calgary Rep. Dustin is heading out from Cowtown Wednesday morning on a route as yet to be announced (police aware!), expect it to be at least a 10 hour day. Anyone who is leaving the same time and wondering who to travel with is welcome to come along. Keep in mind that we all ride our own ride, however it will be a good time for sure. Come check out some of the best roads in BC (Canada?) on the way to some of the best roads at SBW! Contact Discutin' Dustin at [email protected]. Dustin Hoffert Calgary Rep. SBW [email protected]
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August 17th, 04
WoW tickets going fast .....
So a little clarification on the whole tickets / registration scene
IF you've purchased your ticket on line, there is no PHYSICAL ticket.
Your name is on a registry and when you arrive at the SouthWind Inn
in OLIVER come to the rally reg table.
There you will be given your rally propaganda package, T-shirt, and access card.
While I'm at it, I may as well talk about pissing in your own bath water
Which is to say, don't do it.
If you're have'n a bath, don't pee in the water your sitting in
What the hell am I talking about?
If we want SBW to continue to grow and get better, knowing they have an airport
in the community that we may want to get a hold of,
as a group we need to keep things under control.
No Star Boyz wanna be's
If we want to come back and have a bigger and better party, we need to keep our bath water clean.
I hope you all read me loud and clear. Simply put, all the ground work I've laid in for us to
be welcomed in Oliver won't be worth the ICBC claim submitted if we all fuck it up.
C ya all soon. Owen SportBike West.
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August 15th, 04
Hey all.
Tentative schedule is now posted.
Check it out. There is a TON of stuff going on so
I hope every one can squeez some of it in.
The Crew and I will continue to tweek it as the
day gets closer and things get clearer.
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August 13th, 04
Okay all you motor heads out there,
I've been giving this some thought and I've decided to introduce a whole new dyno catagory.
No displacement limits, no mod limits, and it'll be retro active from last year ...........
"THE CHEAT'N BASTARD!!" award.
and I've already got a name engraved on it .........
Remeber a key part of SportBike West is a good sense of humour.
see yall in 2 weeks.
BBM
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August 12th, 04
So in response to a few threads turning up about people 'crashing the SBW party' I thought I'd just mention a few things and advise the general members of the SBW attendance policy. First off. I know some people attend the rally and don't pay. They come in mingle and mix and basically hang out. To be honest in the past I didn't mind that too much. With out the proper tickets these people were unable to gain any thing that costs money [food, door prizes, etc etc]
I/we put a ton of work into this little gathering, like 18 months in advance [been working on NEXT year's rally since FEBRUARY of THIS YEAR.]
So.
be advised that this year, we are giving paid rally goers an "all access pass card" and lanyard to be worn around the neck during the event. We will be cruising through the groups / crowds asking to see them. IF you cannot provide one you WILL be asked to leave the property. That means, if you have a tent up? You will have to pack up and leave. If you've paid the Southwind Inn for camping, under the Inn Keepers act you are considered a trespasser as you have not paid full admission to the event, as such are in violation of the act and will be asked to leave with no refunds. Take my word for it. I am VERY intimate with the Inn Keeper's Act.
Obviously we cannot stop a person from hooking up on the roads with a ride. Public roads are just that public, but SBW is a private function for people that pay good money to be there. Out of respect for that I can no longer allow "hang out" attendees.
I hope you all understand.
Also we anticipate having tickets for sale at the gate. Check the site often to keep track of how many, if any, tickets are left.
We will do our best to not turn anyone away.
Feeling-a-little-better-now-BBM
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August 12th, 04
Further to my previous posting.
If you have preregistered online you will have your name on the list
When you arrive at the SouthWind Inn, come to the registration area
Print and sign the waiver and collect your All Access Pass
Sorry if I was not clear on that issue.
Owen SportBike West
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August 11th, 04
Hey, who's comming from the island? I got a girl that was gonna cancel her SBW trip 'cause she split with the BF. It was her first road trip and a new licence holder. Who can hook up with her? I'll forward emails. 'common, SoMEone help this gal experience SBW. BBM
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August 10th, 04
So some last minute chages has a new dyno coming to SBW to party
CMRA will be bringing thier Dyno Jet dyno to this year's rally
and will be doing the shoot out for us.
While on site they
will be able to answer questions about the club, and offer
adivice to anyone wondering how to get into the race scene
If you've been sitting on the fence about this now's the time to
to get the info you want.
Try it, you'll never go back
see ya'll soon BBM
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August 8th, 04
Another first for '04!
RMR Suspensions will be on site, slaving away through the night...
Offering professional suspension setup/ adjustment and even full re-valves!
Rod has also agreed to hold seminars explaining the ins and outs regarding
the benefits of a well balanced suspension setup.
Get yer bike tuned for the guided rides and add to your enjoyment of SBW?
*One time 15% discount at SBW for complete front ends and 10% off on Penski
and Elka shocks
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August 7th, 04
Reminder that we do have tickets in the following cities:
Vancouver
Kamloops
Kelowna
Peticton
Vernon
Calgary
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August 2nd, 04
New for this year.
....and after the gruelling fun of the days riding slide out of the leathers, stroll over poolside and loosen up with a massage session by Evado Acupressure....
That's right. The year we have a message therapist / acupressure specialist on site to loosen
up your sore muscles after all the riding.
Be sure to book your spot with them at the event.
Price to be announced.
Spell check comming soon
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July 29th, 04
So for any that are considering camping. The Southwind Inn is handling that directly,
However, brian pinske [email protected] has offered to allow camping on his private
land. You can contact him directly to enquire about this.
See y'all soon.
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July 27th, 04
Show'n Shine
or as recomended by one interested SBW'r
Bring'n Brag
Is looking more like a go. Check back here for follow up info this week.
The rules will be fairly straight forward.
Like all bikes must be in ridable condition
though no need for streeet legal or OEM shit. That way I can enter the TZ
.......... Currently the SBWCrew is neck deep in dirt.
Literally.
We're busy working out details of the landing "ramp" for the free style dirt jockies.
what the heck do five street riders know about dirt and free style??
Crew
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July 24th, 04
SBW Show'n Shine?
Is anyone interested?
Should we consider doing a show'n shine / people's choice.
Email all opinion to [email protected]
See y'all soon.
BBM
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July 5th, 04
Poster ninjas:
Please email me your mailing address so that I can send out 1/2
dozen or so to each of you.
thanks
BBM
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July 1st, 04
Poster ninjas
To all that graciously offered to be poster ninjas
The final poster is done and ready for dissemination among the masses.
please email mailing addressess to [email protected]
if your willing to take a few posters to your local dealer.
56 some odd days to go ..........
BBM
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June 28th, 04
So tickets will be turning up in the following dealers.
Please Cash only.
Remember also that tickets are non refundable but ARE transferable.
SBW ticket dealers in NO particular order:
Valley Motosport, Kelowna.
Vernon Motor Sports, Vernon
Kelowna Yamaha / APRILLIA
Burnaby Kawasaki, Burnaby
Maple Ridge Motorsports, Maple Ridge
Carter Motorsports Granville & Coquitlam
5th Gear, White Rock
Leading Edge, Kamloops
Revoluzione Cycle Imports, Calgary
Penticton Honda, Penticton
Universal Cycle Services
C y'all soon. Owen
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June 22nd, 04
Hey hey,
some of you have been asking about shipping your camping gear a head of you
well, we contacted the Southwind Inn and they were more than happy to help you guys out.
So feel free to ship items to the Southwind Inn
Packages MUST be CLEARLY marked C/o:South Wind Inn & SportBike West and YOUR name as well.
They will NOT pay any shipping fees so don't ship it collect or COD.
They will not accept responsibility for lost or stolen / damaged goods.
This is a courtesy service only.
Tickets are going fast!!
C ya all soon
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June 17th, 04
So news is out.
Kawasaki Canada is giving away TWO tickets to a Keith Code California Superbike school [STANDARD one day class]
including the use of a school bike and a print out of lap times.
You provide your own riding gear or cough up $65 bucks to use some of theirs [sweaty leathers ..........]
One top of that will be included a travel voucher to pay all or most [depending on what time of year the winner chooses to go] to the travel cost.
So air fare for two and two tickets for Keith Code's one day camp [standard camp] be there to
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June 15th, 04
WOW, have early rally tickets sold fast. To all that have purchased tickets online. Do not worry if you've not see the charge from Vernon Motor Sports. I have them all waiting processing. Owen
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June 15th, 04
SBW by the numbers: You bought tickets, you know who you are. Now here's the early season break down.
50% or you are riding Hondas
Suzuki: 30%
Kawasaki: 15%
Yamaha: 11%
Triumph: 2%
Other [Aprillia, BMW, Duck, Hog]: 1%
You live in:
BC: 43%
Alberta: 39%
Washington: 15%
[Southern Brothers are welcome, just leave our women behind and your 'merican beer at home.]
Sakatchewan: 4%
Other: You do the math %
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May 26th, 04
Hey all WOW can you say "tickets selling fast?" check out the numbers.
62 tickets gone already.
I wanna make sure everyone understands the camping is booked via the SouthWind front desk.
Make sure you call them to get a spot.
13 weeks to go
Owen
SportBike West Team
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May 24th, 04
Okay Gang,
On-line tickest are now available.
Get'm while you can.
Remember we are only sellin 550 tickets and will only have gate sales
IF there is less tha 550 pre sold tickets.
SportBike West.
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May 21st, 04
Wow it HAS been a while since updates have been posted.
A few things have changed since last posting time
Seems "Faster Movie" has lost interest in SportBike West and as such there will be no viewing of the movie in an 'official' capacity.
I dunno what happened. Things were progressing well then the hand offs started. One thing leads to another and no communication at all.
Oh well their loss.
5th Gear M/S have signed on to put together an ass kickin' street stunt demo. This will go in conjunction with the Kawasaki's Free Style MX show. Also trying to line up a Trials Demo.
No word yet as to what Kawasaki has in mind for the feature door prize. I do know for SURE that they are NOT giving away a new bike this year.
Hope to have the online ticket registration working ASAP. I've got my guy on the job and things are looking good.
I'll try to me more consistent on the news postings.
Owen
SportBike West
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March 9th, 04
WOW so much going on ..........
What have we done with SBW this year.
Gone and put together all the elements for one hell of a good time. That's what
We've had 4 or 5 meetings with city hall and have been very successful in gaining support and resource for the event.
As some of you have already guessed, Oliver has an airport
Sadly the "old boys club" that is running it won't let us play in their sand box 
but that's okay 'cause the city councillors are the best and have graciously given us a road closure and an empty lot right beside and behind the Southwind Inn
So announcement time: Kawasaki Canada is going to bring two free style MX'rs down to give us a show. We'll be having the Free Style MX show Saturday night after dinner. In addition to this we are seeking a professional street demo team to put on a showl.
Now just incase that isn't enough, I've been negotiating with the producers of "Faster The Movie" [go here: www.fastermovie.com for a preview] and the local movie theatre to have a special SBW screening of this movie.
Now Faster is not Hollywood Torque bullshit. This is the real deal of Moto GP on the big screen. Check it out.
Reminder if you want to camp you must book a spot with the Southwind Inn. The rooms are sold out but the grass feild is still open for campers. I believe it is 5 bucks a night.
Speaking of Bucks. Some of you may have noticed the price is not up yet. That's cause with all the new stuff we are putting together we had to re-evaluate the price.
Now before any of you get your panties in a twist. Remember SBW has not raised its price since 2000. Now we have a new site, swimming pool, hot tub, showers, running water, pavement, pub, retaurant, and cold beer/wine store. Add to that, Free Style MX show, possible street stunt demo show, and a special movie screening ........ $5.00 increase hardly seems unreasonable.
So send your comment if you feel you need to.
Finally we are hoping to offer in store ticket sales so watch the web page, forums, and posters for listed participating dealers.
There is more but I've not got the time to spew it out.
The SBW CREW
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February 10th, 04
Whoa.
We just got back from town council meeting at Oliver and those guys are soo enthusiastic about SBW coming to town.
It was a nice change to say the least. They are welcoming and encouraging community involvement with us. This all bodes well for our future with them and with the advancement of the event.
I have one more meeting to do with another committee, after which I can begin to really let you all in on what we have planed for SBW04.
For now you'll just have to take my word that it is going to be GREAT
Took a good walk around the Southwind Inn last night [after the council meeting] and I've got to say this place is perfect. Aside from the pool, hot tub, cold beer'n wine and pub their facility is absolutely perfect for our event.
There is FAR more camping available than first thought. We are checking on any sort of bylaws they may limit the numbers 'cause it looks like there's more room there than just 70 tents.
I conservatively estimate room for 125 tents if not more. In addition to that, there seems some space suitable for RV type set ups [not that we get too many Trailer Queens at SBW
] The central court yard joins the pub and restaurant areas and will serve as an excellent vendor concourse and mingling area.
Much like the patio are at 8 Mile did, it certainly is as big an area as we had before.
In addition to that is the paved parking lot, and grass areas.
We have an excellent spot for the Dyno, with ample room for trailers and parking lot displays.
Kawasaki Canada has once again signed on as official Rally Presenter thanks to Tim Mass for his continued efforts to keep the Big Green K on board.
Look for some exciting ideas coming from the Flying K
K' that's it for now. More with in 7 to 10 days.
The Crew
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January 27th, 04
So.
Much concern is being expressed about the fact that the Southwinds only has 46 rooms.
Consider that the normal SBW week end hosts 470 riders. Of that only 100 or so camp [or less]
That being said this means the rest of you are in motels, or B&B's. So what would you rather do. Not have a few 'cause you've gotta ride into Kelowna [15-20 minutes depending on the cops hassle factor
] or WALK to your motel on 97 two blocks from SBW site?Let's not even CONSIDER drinking and riding
Their on site camping is basically in a grass court yard and the areas for RV/Campers is an empty lot.
Obviously 8 Mile has the camping but the trade off there is: POOL, HOT TUB, SHOWERS, BATHROOMS as in Facilities, + Pavement.
check back for a comprehensive list of local motels and camping/rv sites.
The Crew.
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January 25th, 04
So the rumours are all true.
SBW is set to move south AND we've moved the date BACK a week.
Aug 27th is now the SBW week end date.
Good bye kelowna,
good bye to 8 Mile ranch.
They were good to us and, short comings aside, have a pretty nice gig going there. No disrespect for 8 Mile. They served SBW well during its infancy.
Say hello to Oliver. 1 1/2 hours south down 97 towards Osoyoos. We've lined up a nice 46 room hotel with a restaurant, banquet room, pub, lick'er store, LIMITED on site camping [book your spot with the hotel ASAP] and POOL. Nice PAVED parking lot, walking distance from motels all down 97.
The town of Oliver is very receptive to our coming into town and seem willing to assist us in putting on a first class event. What a new experience.
Details are sketchy right now 'cause we have a TON of work to do and a dozen meetings with city hall, businesses and shit like that.
Keep close to the SBW page for on going up dates, as well as the SportBike West forum on BikeLand. Post your opinions, comments, and as always your suggestion.
The SBW Crew.
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January 3rd, 04
SBW needs a new logo.
Any artsy types reading this interested in submitting your ideas?
Have your art work imortalized by having it become a part of SportBike West.
Send your ideas to [email protected]
The Crew.
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January 2nd, 04
Hey all in SBW land.
Just had the first meeting with the new SBW crew.
That's right you read right.
Owen has FINIALLY been overwhelmed with the SBW thing. So I've brought in four buddies that have helped the rally grow for past 8 years.
These guys have been involved as soldiers before. Now they get promoted to making decisions and choices.
Fools.
If only they knew what was coming.
So look for new ideas, and a fresh take on things. Look for an increased interest in activities at the rally site OTHER than the guided rides. Look for a smoother running SBW machine. Look for a new site for me.
No, no I mean go and find a site and let us know where it is.
Eight Mile Ranch has been great but we'd like to move for year TEN. So that's 2005. Five free tickets to SBW05 for the person that gives us the perfect site recommendation PLUS our undying gratatude and love. Er well maybe not love or not MY love.
Go now my SBW ninjas and find me a place with pavement, grass, water, showers, camping, banquet hall, catering on site ..... basically every thing 8 Mile has PLUS the things they don't.
It's early in the year so now's the time to send us your suggestion and ideas. IF you filled out our survey of SBW03 and indicated a desire to help out. Expect to be contacted in the coming weeks.
The SBW Crew
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December 1st, 03
Wholly CRAP the SBW down time is, like, GONE.
So now the plans start to flow for SBW04, our NINTH annual event. Look for the standard SBW format with a few new tweaks and additions. SBW03 had a live band playing on Saturday night [till 2:am] but I think I'll move that to Friday. We had Kawasaki and Ducati both offering demo rides at 03. I'll be working hard to bring that back as well as some other brands. SBW it self will grow from one man [me] to a crew of five. We'll pool our resources and hopefully bring some new things to the event. As always, feel free to send comment and suggestion to [email protected] or sign our guest book."If you ride it, bring it."
BBM
SportBike West
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August 3rd, 03
By the numbers:
did some guest history number crunching. Here's some triva for mental digestion
Of all the patrons that listed their province [or city]
You are from:
AB = 35%
BC = 54%
OR = 2%
SK = 2%
WA = 5%
Make/model
Honda = 30%
Suzuki = 23%
Kawasaki = 16%
Yamaha = 11%
Triumph = 8%
Duck = 8%
BMW = 4%
See ya'll soon BBM
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