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Stopped in Greenwood near Rock Creek. Place looks right out of a Western movie. (Kelly Hayes) |
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Aug 4, 2007 / 9:10 am
July 11. Kelowna.
One has to leave home in order to appreciate it and it’s nice to be back in Kelowna.
The last time I saw Terry, my mechanic and navigator, was at the side of a logging road near Big White at 6:00 am Tuesday, July 10 offering me a candy bar and a smoke as a cure for my illness. I limped home and my bike ran out of gas when I pulled up to my house. Good to the last drop. The KTM 950’s ran superbly and no one got hurt. Not bad considering the trip consisted of more than 8000 kilometres -- mostly dirt roads.
To sum it up, Off The Map is only halfway done. The video production is next – set for September 2007. Much of the trip was video and photo documented with countless landscapes and interesting interviews with average British Columbians who have an extra ordinary story to tell. Watch for Off The Map -- the video, on Castanet in September.
For now, we’ll let the dozens of pictures in the Off The Map photo gallery tell the story.
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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