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xcel
08-12-2009, 03:32 PM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Canadian_Flag.jpg Canadian BMW riders have a celebration they call their own ;) (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=227152)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_BMW_Canada_Motorrad_Gathering.jpgWayne Gerdes - CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) - Aug. 12, 2009

BMW's stacked up like cordwood. Notice all the riders with full faced helmets and gear?

Whitby, ON, Canada -- BMW Motorrad Canada’s 2009 Summerfest event welcomed its largest audience of BMW Motorrad enthusiasts on the weekend of July 17 – 19, held at Mosport International Raceway in conjunction with rounds 4 and 5 of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship.

With attendance doubling last year’s event, the prominent 500,000 square-foot BMW Motorrad Summerfest 2009 site on the Mosport infield was once again a feature attraction of the exciting Superbike double-header weekend, with an array of BMW displays and activities, highlighted by the following:
A full display of the 2009 BMW Motorrad lineup of products, including an example of the spectacular BMW S 1000 RR Superbike (coming in 2010).


The BMW Rider Equipment & Apparel Tent, offering great deals on a wide range of BMW Motorrad gear, prompting record sales.


A jam-packed schedule of on-road and off-road test rides of the full range of BMW motorcycles, with 314 riders testing BMWs on the breathtaking roads around the Mosport venue, and 117 off-road enthusiasts enjoying BMW’s extensive Enduro lineup on the 30km-long snowmobile trail system woven in and around the Mosport property.


Six BMW Motorrad Retailer kiosks offering product advise and consultation.


A very busy BMW Rider Training area offering abbreviated training courses to event goers, with expert demonstrations by BMW Retailer Moto Internationale’s Sécurité Active instructors.

Exclusive participation in a parade-lap of the legendary Mosport track on Sunday morning for all BMW Motorrad Summerfest riders.


Product displays including the vendors Touratech Canada, Farewell Travel – the Canadian agent for Edelweiss Bike Travel, and the BMW MOA Club.


A Saturday night concert, with full stage, featuring Canadian music icons Sloan and Crash Parallel – the popular concert drew an enthusiastic audience of over 2500.
“This year’s BMW Motorrad Summerfest was the most successful yet, and our third consecutive year has helped establish the event as a regular and much-anticipated feature of the mid-season Superbike weekend at Mosport,” said BMW Motorrad Canada’s Marketing Manager, Chris Duff. “The BMW Motorrad Canada team is already working on plans for next year’s event, with a host of new ideas to make Summerfest 2010 even bigger and more exciting than this year.”

Earthling
08-12-2009, 04:36 PM
Notice all the riders with full faced helmets and gear?



Full coverage gear is the norm for BMW riders. There is no peer pressure to ride in a tee shirt and fake helmet. Wear whatever you feel appropriate. That's one reason I'm more comfortable with BMW riders.

Harry

Neddy Seagoon
08-13-2009, 03:34 PM
Yes another great weekend set up by BMW. I rode up with two other riders Saturday morning, set up our tents ( mine is the yellow dot on the hill in the photo ) and signed up to take some bikes out. I tend to find that most riders who ride year round like me do not ride in a T-shirt and shorts, I can't even imagine doing that my self. When the weather is hot ( like today ) I have armored jeans, summer mesh jacket with body armor, gloves, boots and a full face helmet on. It just boggles the mind that riders would ride with no protection on, unless they think they look cool!!
Anyway a great weekend was had by all, weather could have been better, food was great ( thanks BMW ) and so were the bands. Looking forward to next year, by they way my Kawasaki W650 got about 61mpg on the Highway and that's with bulging side bags, Sealpack, folding chair and no fairings.

Chris.

xcel
08-13-2009, 03:55 PM
Hi Chris:

___Great to hear that the event was a success for you! Both Harry and I wish we were there too!

___Additionally, nice tent :D

___Good Luck

___Wayne



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