You have to give the motorcycle enthusiasts of London, Ontario full marks for their unwavering defiance of whatever Mother Nature throws at them. If there's a motorcycle show going on, they know that the weather will turn ugly precisely on that weekend. It seems to always happen that way. London folks don't cower in their garages and wish they could get out to the show; they (intelligently) wait for the roads to be cleared, but they get out there, every year, to take advantage of the deals and to soak up the optimism in the air.

The motorcycle riders who live in the Ottawa area set the tone for the third annual Ottawa International Motorcycle Show. Despite outdoor temperatures that plunged to the minus 30 Celsius range (ok, with windchill... we're not trying to be dramatic here), the number of motorcycle enthusiasts who braved the weather was quite impressive. The mood was very upbeat, dollars were being forked over for the excellent deals, and a good time was had by all.

We met Bill at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow. He told us about his trip to the east coast which included the Cabot Trail. Bill and Jeanie made an excellent blog of their trip, one day at a time, with excellent pictures and interesting entries describing what they saw and did along the way.

We've included the entry from Day One of their trip below; after you see the amazing scenery, we're sure you'll want to visit their blog Eighteen Till We Die and read all about the rest of their trip.

There are a few things that happen in Las Vegas that should, for various reasons, remain unsaid. However, the motorcycle culture and the riding opportunities in that city cannot be kept secret by anyone who has been there. Wherever there are people looking for a good time, you know that you will find motorcycles in abundance. And if you're looking for some of the most ideal riding terrain and conditions, you will have a hard time finding somewhere better than Sin City.

Motorcyclists love to visit places that are ever so slightly off the beaten track. The destination for a ride must also have some elements that make it unique so that arriving is something of an event in itself, because even more important is the fact that the route to that destination must be interesting, scenic, challenging... In fact, if you are looking for all of the above, you will absolutely find it in Leamington. But guess what? This area has been a favourite destination for Ontario motorcycle riders for a very very long time.