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Dear John Smith,

Welcome to the May 2011 edition of the BMW Toronto Motorrad eNewsletter published exclusively for clients of the Quinn Automotive Group. We are dedicated to providing you with Service Beyond Your Expectations for all your two-wheeled needs. Do you have a question you’d like to ask us? Click the link below to send us an email.

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Rene Cormier Event: May 26th

Off Road Rider Training: May 28th

BMW Canada Test Ride: May 29th

Trips to Colorado: June & July

Vespa/Aprilia/Moto Guzzi/Olympia Accessories Blowout

Schuberth Helmets Coming Soon

Emma Farquharson: F800GS Review

RENE CORMIER | GLOBETROTTING CANADIAN MOTORCYCLIST BRINGS A RETURN PERFORMANCE TO TORONTO

Canadian motorcycle adventurer Rene Cormier brings an inspiring slideshow and talk to Toronto showcasing his four-year, 154,000 kilometers around-the-world motorcycle odyssey aboard a BMW F650.

BMW Toronto presents Cormier and his well-used motorcycle at:

Location: BMW Toronto, 11 Sunlight Park Road, Toronto

Date: May 26

Time: 7pm-9pm

Admission is free

Cormier will be stopping in Toronto as part of his second cross-Canada speaking tour. His book "The University of Gravel Roads: Global Lessons From a Four-Year Motorcycle Adventure" won the Bronze medal in the 2010 Independent Publisher Book Awards.

He was included as one of four well known motorcycle adventurers to appear on “Road Heroes”, a DVD of global travel stories to be released in May, 2011 by Horizons Unlimited, the worlds largest motorcycle traveling website.

Backgrounder:
Cormier started his journey to see the world from Vancouver in 2003 on a BMW F650GS motorcycle. He returned 154,000 kilometers later with Pakistani art gracing the front of his BMW and stamps from 41 countries in his passport.

This will be the second tour across Canada speaking about his adventures.

“During last year’s speaking tour I addressed more than 1000 riders about my travels. At this winters motorcycle shows I was overwhelmed by new riders who have recently discovered adventure riding and whose enthusiasm is highly contagious. The interest in adventure riding is skyrocketing and I am fortunate to be able to share my unique riding history with others who are eager to get adventures of their own underway.”

Cormier will review the logistics of being on a multi-year trip with a $25/day budget and bring a new selection of tales from the road to the stage. While there is an obvious emphasis on motorcycles, the story of exploring the beauty of this planet is one that Cormier says appeals to everyone. “Imagine beautiful parts of the world as seen on the Discovery or National Geographic channel. Don’t let the tv folks have all the fun. Use your motorcycle to get there and see this world up close and personal. The world is too magnificent not to experience it for yourself!

Off Road Rider Training

Over 85% of the world’s roads are not paved, and we’re interested in seeing all of them!

We’re hosting a Level II program at the Canadian Motorcycle Training Services facility at Horseshoe Valley on Saturday, May 28th. These programs have an obvious direct benefit for those riders who own or are considering a GS and the world of adventure that comes with such a bike. However, this program is also for street riders. The balance, poise and skill set that you will be introduced to translate directly into skills that you will put to use on your street motorcycle. The Level II program is appropriate for those who have a fair bit of off-road experience already.

The BMW Toronto group rate is $299 plus HST. This price includes use of the school’s motorcycle and full gear, head to toe. Road bike gear, even the excellent BMW stuff, is discouraged. For those of you who wish to use your own GS for the afternoon, the price is $199 plus HST. There’s definitely value in doing some learning on the bike that you will ride on moving forward. To register, please contact CMTS at 705 835 2790 ext 1288. CMTS will ask for all the pertinent info from you (experience, size, etc.) to put you on the appropriate bike and in the right gear.

BMW Canada Test Ride Event

Sunday May 29th

We are proud to announce our 2011 BMW Canada test ride event on Sunday May 29th from 9am until 4pm. Call now to book your rides on the new K1600GT, K1600GTL, S1000RR and more. Childrens Aid will collect a $25.00 donation for each ride and a tax receipt will be available at the time.

TRIPS TO COLORADO

Exploring the Switzerland of America!

As part of our continued commitment to exploring excellent motorcycling, BMW Toronto Motorrad is travelling to Colorado, not once, but twice this calendar year. Staying in the mountain village of Ouray, we’re spending two separate weeks enjoying some of the finest, most spectacular riding on the continent.

These adventures will take place on June 18-24, and July 16-22, 2011. Insured return transportation of your bike and accommodation in Ouray is all included in the $995 price. Fly to Denver, meet your bike, ride into the mountains. All of your luggage travels with your bike, and will be brought from Denver to Ouray for you, so you can travel light. Space is limited.

Contact Ben at ben.swain@bmwtoronto.ca or 416-623-2797 for further information.

Vespa/Aprilia/Moto Guzzi/Olympia Spring Cleaning Sale

Come all, come early, come often to our one of a kind Spring Cleaning Blowout!

Buy 1 Get 30% off

Buy 2 Get 40% off

Buy 3 Get 50% off

Buy 4 Get 60% off

Sale applies to all Vespa/Aprilia/ Moto Guzzi and Olympia in stock gear. Supplies are limited! Hurry in for the best selection!

SCUHBERTH HELMETS HAVE ARRIVED

With a legacy approaching 80 years in conceiving, engineering and manufacturing helmets for many applications and industries, the common integral ingredient for Schuberth GmbH has been technology: it’s the driving force in all of Schuberth’s endeavors and the trait which gives them unprecedented distinction, unrivaled accolades and proprietary products.

Come see our selection of high quality German manufactured Schuberth helmets. We will put all of the details up on Facebook.

FOLLOW BMW TORONTO MOTORRAD ON FACEBOOK

Keeping you up-to-date all on the latest motorcycle news.

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EMMA FARQUHARSON’S FIRST REVIEW: THE 2011 BMW F800GS

An off-road, off-route city slicker.

Emma Farquharson, copywriter and founding director of Toronto blog, Mushy Pony, has been riding for four years. You can frequently see her cruising around downtown Toronto on her R1200R. Together with BMW Toronto Motorrad, she will test ride our bikes (as well as our gear) and evaluate how it appeals to the female demographic.

First up for the test is the F800GS. Here’s a brief taste of the stellar article: “After practically pulling a wheelie out of the dealership, I wondered how exactly this copious amount of horsepower (85 to be exact) and light-weight maneuverability would appeal to downtown Toronto driving. There’s no point explaining the benefits of its off-road enduro features because frankly, there is no competition out there. This is the bike for dual-sport riding, whether you’re Ewan Mcgregor ploughing through rivers in Magadan, or scooting up to Muskoka on a gravel road…”

Read Emma’s full article on our Facebook page.

For further details, please call 416.623.2780 or visit www.bmwtorontomotorrad.ca.