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Off the Map BC with Kelly Hayes

Photo: Deanne Deschatelets - Castanet
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Au Revoir Kelowna

by Kelly Hayes - Story: 30952
Aug 15, 2007 / 12:00 pm

Departed June 13 from Valley Moto Sport.

First Entry: June 17

After only four days on the road, my body is beat up. I obviously underestimated how much strain riding a fully loaded off-road motorcycle can be. The weather has been reasonable. We got our first taste of rain when we rolled into Chilliwack. The good news is the rain is keeping the dust to a minimum. The KTM 950’s are holding up well. Lost a few bolts because of the vibrations and pounding, but they are mechanically sound. We estimate the bikes weigh more than 600 pounds fully loaded, including extra fuel.

I’ve come to realize that Terry and I have similar personalities. We are bull-headed and stubborn. Could get interesting.

We plan on heading to Maple Ridge and later to Whistler to cover more off-road motorcycling events. Would like to ride Vancouver Island, but have been told that the logging companies control access to the roads. It would be a shame to take the ferry all the way over there only to find out we can’t ride the backcountry.
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The Support: "We need to continue to increase public awareness and encourage best practices in order to keep BC watersheds healthy and accessible for all forms of enjoyment and recreation." James Moller, Lakeview Irrigation District.

"Our sport has been all but ignored at budget time by both provincial and municipal governments. Perhaps we are all to blame for not doing more to educate and promote off road trail riding to the public at large. Our story needs to be told and we wholeheartedly support Kelly’s efforts. Please join with us in supporting this timely and worthwhile project!" Ken Umbarger, President, Okanagan Trail Riders Association.

"Please keep up the great work, all off-road motorcyclists are keen on your project!" David Lock, President of Vedder Mountain Trail Association.

"I have known Kelly for sometime and based on my experience he has a real passion for the outdoor experience, the beauty and vastness of British Columbia. I believe his commitment to off road riding and his commitment to preserving our watersheds and sensitive environment will, no doubt, be showcased in his video documentary of the back roads and trails of British Columbia. I thank Kelly for his commitment to British Columbia off road riding, and wish him every success with this exciting video project." Rick Thorpe, MLA Okanagan-Westside

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Updated Items
Google Earth Video - Abbotsford to Quesnel




Google Earth Video - Westbank to Chilliwack.




Photo Gallery updated throughout the project.




View Kelly and Terry's progress as mapped on Google Earth Pro.




Video Archive
Click above to view the project's trailer.


Members of Canadian Pacific Trials Association put on small demo for OTM in Ioco. Notice how they work together with mountain bikers and share the same riding grounds.

Video sample - Chipmunk Creek Race, Chilliwack June 17 2007





Take a virtual fly-over of Kelowna International Airport with Google Earth. Off The Map will be using this technology so viewers can follow Kelly and Terry's journey through BC with regular updates via GPS.

Off The Map BC will be using a variety of cameras including helmet cams. Check out demo with Kelly Hayes on his KTM 950 Adventure S.


About Off the Map

Off the Map BC is a video documentary with a focus on forming and expanding provincial and national rider federations for ATV and/or off-road motorcycles.

The one month ‘shoot’ will consist of Castanet’s Kelly Hayes and BC Off Road Motorcycle Association (BCORMA) Executive Director, Terry Burke, exploring BC’s back roads on their KTM 950 Adventures, making stops at all off-road motorcycle organizations with the goal of highlighting their efforts and struggles in preserving their ‘right to ride.’

Participating companies that form BCORMA include Artic Cat, BRP (Can-Am), Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Polaris, Suzuki and Yamaha who recognize this initiative, which will help ATV and motorcycle clubs continue maintaining well-signed, easily accessible trail systems that help to promote safe and environmentally responsible riding.

Hayes and Burke hit the road mid-June and will be providing live audio, visual and GPS updates on their estimated 10,000 kilometre journey through this web page dedicated to the project. The video will eventually be posted on Castanet.net

BCORMA: www.bcorma.ca
Geckovideo: www.geckovideo.ca


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