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Wow what a change in weather from June!
July has been a great month to enjoy anything outdoors and no matter where you ride you can smell the sweet aromas of backyard BBQs, gardens in bloom and freshly mowed lawns.
We’ve got lots of things to do this month in Nova Scotia, so there is no reason to be bored. Download this month’s Newsletter and take a glimpse at the festivals and events on page one and then all your motorcycle rallies are featured on page 6. In between you will find all the current discounts offered to you as a Touring Rider Program member from our many sponsors.
2011 July Newsletter Print off a copy and start making some plans for an afternoon getaway or a weekend blast.
We’ve just returned from an awesome 3-day trip to the Northumberland Shore and the Pictou Lodge. I will post info of our trip and pictures when I return…yes we’re on the road again…this time to the Atlanticade in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea in New Brunswick. If you are in the area, we will be at Kingsbrae Gardens Saturday from 5-8pm as co-partners in hosting Nova Scotia night.
All VIP members to Atlanticade have free entry to the event and tickets are available from the Atlanticade registration area.
Visitors will enjoy live entertainment by Lisa Doucette and Thomas Saulnier; enjoy tasty White Point Seafood Chowder provided by White Point Beach Resorts and other Nova Scotian foods served up by Taste of Nova Scotia. Representatives from areas across the province will be on hand to answer and provide information on your travel needs and provide information upcoming events in Nova Scotia.
It will be a fun and relaxing evening with great food & music, so drop in and sample our hospitality!
Hope to see you there.
2011 July Newsletter
Ahhh, June has arrived with sunshine and warmer temperatures, a welcome change after our damp spring.
The upside to all the rain we received in May is the lush, green colors everywhere you ride. With the aromas of fresh apple blossoms and cherry blossoms in the air, it is a great time to be outdoors.
Rally and festival season is upon us with lots to do every weekend and in between. So take a look at our Newsletter and maybe try something new. Between communities celebrating their heritage with local festivals, outdoor concerts, and traditional lobster suppers; there is something for everyone to enjoy.
2011 June Newsletter
Local motorcycle rallies and runs for June are found on page 6 (last page), along with a reminder of the larger rallies scheduled for the summer.
Remember your Touring Rider Program membership entitles you to all the discounts listed from our sponsors, so if you haven’t joined yet….sign up today and start saving on your travels. And if you are attending an event in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island, we have affiliate sponsors there who will give you a discount with your membership card.
Our new 2011 App and Digital Guide are in production and should be available later this month.
To any member: If your vacation plans are soon and you wish to receive the 2010 App for your iPhone or iPad, drop me a line at wnesbitt@accesswave.ca and I will gift your account at the iTunes store with the 2010 version to use until the 2011 release.
If you would like to follow us on Twitter, we will be tweeting all summer (@ForBikers) beginning with our adventures at the Americade in New York. If you are attending the rally, drop by and visit us at the Lake George Forum, Booth #1.
If the postal strike occurs and mail service is disrupted, we can arrange to have your Touring Rider Card available for pick-up at a tourism centre at Amherst or Digby (if crossing on the ferry). So you can still join if visiting from away and collect your membership card upon entering Nova Scotia.
Any questions please call us toll free at 1-866-250-7777 (US & Canada). If we are out “On the Road Somewhere” leave a detailed message and return phone number and we will get back to you; or drop me an email at wnesbitt@accesswave.ca
Till next time stay safe, ride hard and ride often.
Hello Everyone;
Our new guide is hot off the press and we are filling requests as fast as we can, so hold tight and it should be in your mailbox within the next 1-2 weeks.
Our first Newsletter of the season is ready and you can read it on line, or download it to keep on your bike. All our sponsors to date are listed along with their discounts to Touring Rider Program Members, so start making your reservations and saving money.
The last page lists all the events happening in May and remember you can check our Rally and Event section on the website anytime for the latest information.
2011 May Newsletter
Our new Apps, E-Book and Digital Guide are all in progress and we will announce them as they are finished. More information to come on how to claim your free edition if you are a Touring Rider Program Member.
Great turnout at the Bike Blessing in Truro last weekend. We are in the midst of relocating our Photo section as our current host is closing business, so we hope to have this resolved soon and update our photo library.
Some new events are taking place this month, so check out the schedule and you may find something you like.
Don’t forget the annual Ride for Sight has relocated to Trenton this year and are celebrating 30 years of Supporting Vision Research in the fight against blindness. It’s easy to become a fundraiser and for every $50 you raise you will receive a ballot in the draw for a Trip for 2 to the Las Vegas Bikefest! Get your pledge forms at www.rideforsight.com or call 1-800-461-3331 for more information.
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month in Nova Scotia, with rides promoting safety and to remember fallen friends all across the province. So remember stay alert, motor vehicle drivers are not used to seeing us on the road since last summer and extra caution will save YOUR life.
Stay safe everyone and let’s get the rubber rolling!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with loved ones and friends and are now back in the routine of your life…and looking forward to a new year of riding and exploring.
2010 was a busy year for us and a time to reflect on how we can improve our services to riders and expand our reach to all motorcyclists and visitors interested in vacationing in Nova Scotia.
Receiving our Max Award of Excellence for the creation of our NEW App in Toronto at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow, January 2011
With the increasing costs of printing and the high demand for our guide, we are constantly faced with the fact that we simply cannot print enough guides to meet requests. Every year thousands of riders have been placed on a waiting list for the next year’s issue when the supply is exhausted.
Our solution to this dilemma was to expand our travel guide into both digital format for your personal computers and create an App for the iPhone, iPad and iPod. With this innovative solution we have become the FIRST complete travel guide to any province in Canada available at the Apple iTunes store.
Now you can actually travel with Nova Scotia in the palm of your hand.
Rest assured we will still continue to print our guide as before, but now riders will also have the option to go green and paperless.
Both the digital book and apps are efficient and easy to use; and because of our compact guide size the individual pages are easily read on your iPhone, iPad or computer. And with Yudu Media’s new technology; there is no waiting for images to upload – full pages appear instantly on your device.
The guide is easily navigated and fully linked to the table of contents, index and individual maps. All our advertisers are linked to their websites for reservations and additional information. Now riders can pre-plan and arrange their vacations with ease before they travel, even if the guide is out of stock and not available for shipping.
With our 2011 Touring Rider Program, all members will receive a printed copy of the guide, an app or digital version of the guide; monthly newsletters during the Spring, Summer & Fall with the latest deals and events for that month AND the bonus of saving 10-35% OFF with our sponsors across Nova Scotia.
We want to thank all our 2010 Members for your kind letters and comments after your trips to Nova Scotia. We are glad that your membership in the program saved you money and filled your tank for another day of riding!
If you wish to join our 2011 Touring Rider Program, membership is quick and painless. Just visit our website http://www.motorcycletourguidens.com/touring-rider-program and you will receive your membership card within 1-2 weeks and the printed guide as soon as it is off the press.
Your seasonal monthly newsletters will be sent beginning in the early spring and your free app or digital edition will follow as soon as they are available for download.
Remember the membership card is good for the entire year, so you can save with your spring tune-up at sponsor dealerships AND if you are attending a motorcycle event, or touring anywhere in Atlantic Canada, the card is accepted in all Atlantic provinces for your accommodations at Choice Hotels (Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Clarion & EconoLodge).
So if you are attending the upcoming Motorcycle & ATV Show in Moncton, New Brunswick; from February 11-13th, you can save on your hotel and it covers your entry to the show. That’s how easy it is to start saving the whole year long!
Just think of the possibilities and ways you can save…here’s to a great 2011!
As always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us toll free at 1-866-250-7777, or email us directly at mtrcycletourguid@accesswave.ca
September is a magical month in Nova Scotia.
We are still blessed with lazy and warm summer temperatures, but now find relief in cooler nights for sleeping. And after this years exceptional hot and humid summer, this is appreciated by local Nova Scotians.
This is the season of berry picking (and the blueberries this year are HUGE), sweet and tender corn for corn boils, and crisp fresh apples right off the tree. It is also Wine Festival time so head on out and take part in a grape stomp or visit a winery for a sampling of their latest products.
It is a great time for riding too, less traffic on the road and the bikes seem to like it a little cooler also.
There is lots of time for a weekend adventure and remember Gord’s Ride 4 the Cure, a Breast Cancer fundraiser, takes place this year from September 17-18th in Sydney, Cape Breton. Pre-registration is required so sign up and join 1,000 or so of your friends to ride the famous Cabot Trail for this great cause. More info at http://www.ride4thecure.ca
Hope to see you there or somewhere over the next few weeks as Mother Nature starts to work her magic and our landscapes transform into a multi-coloured wonderland!
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