Biking, book learning and reading!!

A book for bikers!
Originally uploaded by icemakk.

I had a fantasitc meeting with Jeremy Kroeker last night. We met for a few beers and chicken wings (hey it was Wednesday...the night EVERY pub in town seems to have wings on special).
We met to discuss his book "Motorcycle Therapy". The book is about his trip, via motorcycle, from Canmore AB all the way to Panama and back!!
He and his buddy,Trevor Martens, set off with identical bikes back in October 2003 . Over 15,000 kms round trip and a few months of their time was all it took to complete. Simple eh? Yeah right!!

For more info check out Jeremy Kroeker's web site .
The book is a great read even if you don't have a motorcycle and details the strains on ones body and personal relationships that go along with such a journey.

The book on the cover is a Kawasaki 650 KLR, which is what I have been riding this summer. A great all round bike for street and trail and very, very economical on fuel to help offset those high gas prices we recently went through. I've noticed a lot more motorcylces this year. I think the oil companies gouging us has had something to do with it. Why take the guzzling 4 wheeler when a gas-sipping 2 wheeler is more fun and cheaper?! Even some of the older bikes are being pulled out of the garage, dusted off and hitting the streets.

Jeremy has some scheduled signings coming up:
Friday, October 6, 2006
Noon
McNally Robinson
Calgary, AB

Thursday, October 12, 2006
7pm
McNally Robinson, Portage Place
Winnipeg, MB

Saturday, October 14, 2006
1:30pm
Book and Brier Patch
Regina, SK

If you are in any of those cities pop in and get an autographed copy.

Jeremy gave me some great tips on what to do, so I can finish my book. I hope to get the manuscript completed by November. The topic is a secret for now but comments from Mr. Kroeker has me knowing I am on to a good thing. I'll keep you all posted.

Jeremy is in the early stages of planning his next big trip which will take him to South America. Argentina to be exact. I am helping him secure some sponsorship and perhaps we can get a TV show made from it.
I'll see what I can do with some of my contacts.

Now if only it will warm up, for a few more rides, before the snow flies!!
For all you folks in cars, SUVs and trucks, please share the road with all our 2 wheeled friends! Your favorite comic or author may be riding the bike! Forget the whole bike gang image.... some of the most intellectual and friendly people I know ride a motorcycle.
Cheers

Daryl Makk