While standing in line at downtown Vancouver’s Transit office to deal w/ my bum-crushed-inoperable C-Card. I noticed an E-Asian man in riders gear. “Black n Yellow” [3x] in hand a Schuberth C3 Helmet High-Viz [expensive head-gear, I thought]. I figured he may be parked in a spot where he may get ticketed as the line was a-bit lenghty. I offered him my spot in line [go ahead]. He assents, says it wouldn’t matter. Well, he seems nice of a person. I shouldn’t miss this opportunity to do some M2TVextreme Lifestyle tet-a-tet [putting all (our) proclivity, and my reservedness aside]. I attempted an interview [of sorts]. Here is what transpired. [best of my recollection,since I failed to use my phones video app to record conversation...]
[After asking, what do you ride, answered]
Zero, electric-motorcycle, from California. [I've heard of them, awesome. I'am thinking it was showcased a couple years ago at the EPiC expo at the Convention Centre, downtown, Vancouver BC, I recall while participating at the event, watching a TV-Media Celebrity of sorts G Strombo' etc try to test it out abit. Should've had a camera phone]. He asked if I ride, [I do not/yet] I mentioned wanting an electric-motorcycle, a S-Korean brand I couldn’t recall the name [brain-freeze, so I'am calling it for now]. It very well, could’ve been an EM=EM1300, 2012. Then again, I said Mitsubishi. Totally wrong brand.
We discussed, his motorcycle, not only is environmentally friendly, economical as for no [gas pollutant] emissions, less noise from pipes [exhaust] is helpful, beneficial to (ones) the ears, [not loud less noise] his helmet [Schubeth brand] and the additional headset attached to his helmet and that he found listening to music (especially at a stop light and for long rides) very accommodating, and relaxing, and he can enjoy the ride more.
Electric-Motorcyclist. Zero SBK.
Thank you Kei for the impromptu, M2TVextreme Production, Lifestyles of Everyday Motorcyclist, Downtown Vancouver. Tuesday, April 26th, 2016.
Reverting to the Extreme segment(s) of our Motorcycle Lifestyle Promotion Showcase.
It’s been awhile since we’ve [M~2TVextremeProd.] have posted anything unique in our sports/entertainment genre. Not until recently, though, we happen upon an entrepreneur who’s innovation (so to speak) is clearly going to be the haute mode of side-walk mobility for the millennials since the ‘Segway PT’ which by the way didn’t clean-up in the industry as they thought it would. Now for your rolling pleasure is the Gyroscope Electric UniCycle. Concept of the mind of a Northern-Ontario [Canada] company, we met the owner Jamie by chance at a Belgian Waffle house right here in VanCity [Vancouver, BC]. Upon inquiry as to his mode of transportation, he excitedly explained how to maneuver this contraption Gyroscope-UniCycle and how it even made his posture and physique better. (he was looking rather fit, physically).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3NpFtWukR4 In comparison to the new “hands-free” hover-board like Segway, (he said), it’s more for indoors (a toy) not practical for out door maneuverability. It’s apparently illegal to ride outside in some European Countries. http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/p_to_r/road_traffic_offences/#dot When asked, “how to you stop”.. simple answer is … “Lean Back”…lean back! On that note…we will close off by saying take a look at the more effective of the new trends.. and ‘lean back’… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7yzEyO7Wnk. It’s the remix!
For more info: check out this link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-balancing_unicycle
Gyro-UniCycle: Jamie owner and enthusiast of the gyro-uni-cycle.
… GETTING BACK TO BASIC
Reverting to the Extreme segment(s) of our Motorcycle Lifestyle Promotion Showcase.
When we developed our television series our first theme RR-SBks: Road racing crotch-rocket radical boys and girls. The aficionados, street biker(s), Biker Boyz in the extreme sport of Street-Freestyle Stunting aka mono-wheel mayhem. They, were supportive, opened their inner sanctum to us. Invited us to their un-disclosed [to public] practice sites, to the sharing their professional contacts in the Motorcycle Industry.
The duo-crew of UpOnOne, Chris and Sanjeev were well on their way to being athletes in this un-official sport as well as entrepreneurs in the motorcycle business. They become our “Biker Boyz”.
Through our connection with the UpOnOne boys, we met up with a new crew of SBk-stunt performers by the name of IL~Advized. A ‘Rad’ group of guys from various parts of Ontario (Canada). We got to see them in action at a small show n shine in Brampton.
The dudes did not disappoint. They delighted the crowd with phenomenal stunts like: Sitting, Power n Clutch wheelies, Stand-up Bounce, Can-Can, High-chair, Frog, No handers, Endos and Stoppies, just a few of the amazing tricks these guys do on a 600cc tricked out sport-bike.
See youtube link.
Since then M~2TVextreme production has covered a variety of motorcycle events. Future prospectus is to present a similar show-case on a competitive and grand scale for 2014. There are no shortage of participants, we are seeking industry and manufacturing sponsors to get the ball-rolling. TBC. Check YouTube channel in the coming months for details.
http://www.youtube.com/user/M2TVextreme
More in the world of Freestyle-stunt performers SBks.
State-side: Saint-Lou’
Early this year (Jan 2013) the StrightFighterz Ent. Crew from St. Louis Mi, did it again. Pulled off yet another grand RIDE OF THE CENTURY, topping the 2011 & 2012 raid of hwy stuntaz over 400. Check out their fan based blogs at…
Crews in BC: We’ve documented: The Talented WestCoast Connection Freestyle Stunt Team:
These Bkr-Boyz put the Aaah in Awesome! Matty [the hottie] Augustine, AAron Mervyn, Matt Bush, Hollywood B
This crew has blown-up in the past 3 yrs. check them out on FB. search Vancouver-Sun for more articles.
https://www.facebook.com/WCConnection
other Extreme Motorized Sporting events: Euro.
Suzuki Days: http://www.europeansuzukidays.com/ On the European tip: MONSTERS RACE 2013: News from PAU-ARNOS – June 8-9th wknd. [check website for info]
Monsters Race ENDURANCE IN
www.monsters-race.net for more details
On Sunday October 7th, in town of Coquitlam suburb of Vancouver {lower mainland} BC, was host to the 34th Annual Toy Run.
This is a motorcycle rally- fundraising drive which raises money for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.
M~2TVextreme was unable to attend due to last minute change of plans by our ride contact. It was a perfect day, for a motorcycle-ride. The morning weather was cool/mild abit overcast in some areas but later on it was a perfect fall day; sunny, clement, just right.
Recently M~2TVextreme caught up with one of the participants and organizers of the 34th Annual Vancouver Toy-Run. Adele Tompkins, Executive Director of the BC {British Columbia} Coalition of Motorcyclist.
In the 34 years of this fundraising biker event, Adele’s been involved for 23 years. Adele’s primary involvement as coordinator is to be the key contact from start to finish. Her role consist of consignment of vendors, organizing the route volunteers, solidifying contract/grants and permits from each judicial township to have the parade or motorcycles go through their streets, having policing at major intersection along the route making sure all goes well on the ride from Coquitlam through 4-other municipalities to Vancouver. And at the end of the run (PNE) where you will find Adele at her booth receiving the Toys and Donations [money] raised for this years’ Toy-Run.
The run starts from the Coquitlam Centre meandering through neighbouring streets and holiday traffic to completion at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) an hours ride of approximately 35.0 kilometres.
If you can imagine, a bevy of motorcyclist and enthusiasts (passengers bikers) a mere 7,000 bikers riding through your town some with friends/companions in tow(passengers) to a mass to about 10,000 some with toys, some just decked-up and out for a nice ride with felly bikers and friends. [It] was an amazing sight and sound, no doubt. This ride is soo popular it is said that some groups and clubs do ticket draws to see who gets to go on the ride.
We all know for an event of this magnitude you cannot do it alone, so with the help of the Sheikh Community and biker club, they enlisted about 40 volunteers to be route-guides. Sat-suri aqul.
This event is said to be the Largest Run in Canada. This Thanks- giving weekends run has raised over $20,000 in cash and brought in about 4,000 new toys care-of The Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau ran by Chris Bayliff, Executive Director (of).
Each year around Christmas time they [LMCB] help a registered list of economically challenged families through-out the Province [BC] to toys for their kids and a food basket(s).
At the end of the run, bikers/passengers look forward to a relaxing afternoon of catching up with friends who they may only get to see once a year at the rally [Toy/Run]. A select group of vendors providing food, arts/crafts, motorcycle part/gear, and baggers are on sight. But, if you were to look around, you would see, a sea of people, motorcyclist/bikers all standing around talking to each other, this is the camaraderie of bikers, and the image we at M~2TVextreme like to illustrate to you our supporters/viewers about bikers on Motorcyclin’~II TV Production.
In closing this years’ event was as successful as years prior. As older bikers dwindle in attendance, there were new riders to fill in the gap. There were no accidents, incidents, and all in all, smooth sailing; sts [so to speak].
Coming up next our interview with one of the Toy Runs participants and motorcycle industry custom biker builder and proprietor of Azzkikr Customs, Langley BC.Len Edmondson…
Stay tuned…
Had Interview with Len this morning [Fri Oct 12th] Will edit and post soon. Keep it locked.
Due to unforeseen financial circumstances M~2TVextreme Motorcyclin~II TV Production is unable to attend/ cover this years Annual Motorcycle Rally Event in Hawaii. …
M~2TVex’ will, Definately will be there in 2013… Keep it locked. Here are the details of next weekends upcoming event in Beautiful Kahului Hawaii, U.S.A.
HAWAII STATE HOG RALLY 2012 – KAHULUI ~ MAUI
THIS IS THE 19TH YEAR FOR THE RALLY AND 1ST ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI: HAWAII
DATE: Friday, October 12, 2012 LOCATION: Kahului, Hawaii (HI) PHONE: 808-384-9308 WEBSITE: http://www.histatehogrally.com/ HIGHLIGHTS: The event will feature Music, Vendors, Activities, Lodging, Food, Refreshments, and Much More!
M~2TVex’ brief phone interview with Larry Hole, coordinator of this event for the past 9 years, says this years rally will be just as exciting and adventurous as previous. This 3-day event will start off at the Harley Davidson Dealership, in Kahului, Friday morning, October 12th at about 8.30am and Ends in Lahaina at the Fleetwood Restaurant [owned by Mick Fleetwood of FleetwoodMac 60's70's 80's band]… on the Front Street strip along the beach. The ride ending party on Front Street, is said to go all night.
En route the HOG Rally ride will be guided by experience riders, which will take you through the island tour from Kahului heading west ward through some magnificent scenic views of this side of the Maui Island to Lahaina, which historically was the former capital of the Hawaiian Islands.
So, if you are heading down and over to Maui for HOG Rally 2012 bring your ‘peace-sign’, that’s ‘V’-sign down and have a fun ride.
It’s an ALL HOG RALLY, but guest [other brand/models bikes] are most welcome!
” Ahh, can you just imagine? Sun going down, cool music, food, drinks, the evening breeze blowing, and the comradery of HD bikers and friends having a grand ole time… sounds like fun. We plan to be there for the next HOG Rally in Maui…”
For the Canucks who will be joining this years HOG Rally in Maui, drop us a line, tell us about it, link us up with some pic’s.
Ride HOG Wild, Ride Safe…
Thanks to Larry Hole: Hawaii, HOG Rally Coordinator 2012
Wow, this year has gone by soo fast… Like a Ninja1000RR…zzoom!
We are already in October; Canadian Thanksgiving Long Weekend is coming up,and then Halloween… before you know it… we will be looking forward to… Daytona 500, January, 2013.
Before we get there, lets keep riding on the wild side biker dudes and dudettes.
This coming Sunday October 7, 2012 – VANCOUVER TOY RUN – Annual run Starts 10am @ COQUITLAM Mall, procedes to PNE, Big Red Livestock Barn:
M~2TVextremes good friends at Azzkikr Customs will be starting there leg of the ride from Langley BC. If you are in the area and would like to participate in this worthwhile fundraising event go to
https://www.facebook.com/events/427431927314626/ Azzkikr Customs.
For this event and more Runs – Rides – Motorcycling events in October 2012 you can check out the link below, and keep tuned into the M~2TVextreme.com.
On a side note: Our on-line Youtube channel coverage of the Fraser Valley After Dark Event, was successful production. We are currently in post production and hoping to post a vignette soon and full program including the interviews we landed, on our Youtube
channel… Gracias Cast n Crew: Host: Megan, Photog:Sandy and Camera operator: SueAJ.
Thanks to the Promoters and Vendors at Fraser Valley After Dark, and special love and shout out to my peeps at Azzkikr Customs, good looking out, thanks for the invites Gord and Len.
Keep It Locked.
For our motorcycle viewers & enthusiasts ~ Ride Hard Ride Safe.
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