Think Bike- Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society

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Ep 50Take it to the Track: Drag Style

On this Episode, Carl Mills joins Liane to talk about drag racing. We will focus on all you need to know to get into going to the strip! Contact Information:[email protected] Website: http://www.cmdra.com/Guest Email: [email protected]

Oct 5, 202222 min

Ep 49Evolution of Motorcycle Technology

On this Episode, Andrew Scott of Yamaha Canada joins Liane to talk about motorbike technology. We will focus on what tech Yamaha has developed for their line of motorbikes to help improve safety! Contact Information:[email protected] Website: https://www.yamaha-motor.ca/en/homepage

Sep 28, 202222 min

Ep 48Gear- Caring For It!

On this Episode, Denise Kerychuk joins Liane to talk about caring for your gear. We will focus on tips to keep your gear in great shape to last longer and when it is a good time to replace! Contact Information:[email protected] Email: [email protected]

Sep 21, 202229 min

Ep 47Collision Avoidance

On this Episode, Karen MacMillan joins Liane to talk about collision avoidance. We will focus on types of common collisions, avoidance techniques and more! Karen MacMillan, Traffic and Motorcycle Safety Coordinator, Alberta Safety Council Website: https://safetycouncil.ab.ca/ Email: [email protected]

Sep 15, 202226 min

Ep 46Bad Weather Riding

On this Episode, Chris Barnes joins Liane to talk about riding in badweather. We will focus on tips and technique that can save you in inclement weather or when it isbest to just pull over and wait it out!Contact Information: [email protected]

Sep 7, 202222 min

Ep 45Take It To The Track- Let's Get Salty! Part TWO

On this Episode, Kim Krebs joins Liane to talk about take it to the salt. InPart 2 of a 2 part episode, we will focus on the high flyers, records and all the salt in the world!Contact Information: [email protected] www.blackartracing.com

Aug 31, 202231 min

Ep 44Take It To The Track Let's get Salty- Part ONE

On this Episode, Neil Olson joins Liane to talk about take it to the salt.In Part 1 of a 2 part episode, we will focus on what it is like to get into the sport as a builder and whatyou can expect!Contact Information: [email protected]

Aug 24, 202222 min

Ep 43We Talk Tips with the Chief!

On this Episode, Calgary Police Services Chief Neufeld joins Liane to talkabout some tips to improve traffic safety. We will focus on tips for both riders and drivers andanswer some frequent online questions!

Aug 17, 202229 min

Ep 42Starter Basics- Gear

On this Episode, Chris Barnes joins Liane to talk about gear as abeginner rider. We will focus on what you should know, how much you might look to spend and whatyou should have as you get started in this awesome sport!

Aug 10, 202222 min

Ep 41Off Road Education & Training / Trevor Dech

On this Episode, Trevor Dech, owner of Too Cool Motorcycle School, joins Liane to talk about the kind of off-road training available at their location and why you may want to consider it.Contact Information: [email protected] Guest Website: www.toocoolmotorcycleschool.comGuest email: [email protected]

Aug 3, 202220 min

Ep 40Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada

A look into the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada, who they are and what they do for motorcyclists in Canada. Dan Cochrane joins us on this podcast. Contact Information: [email protected] Guest Website: https://www.motorcycling.ca/Guest Email: [email protected]

Jul 27, 202220 min

Ep 39Mid Season Check In

AMSS President and Host of Think Bike, Liane Langlois along with producer Bryn Griffiths talk about the halfway point of another season. Crazy summer... as always. Contact Information: [email protected]

Jul 20, 202216 min

Ep 38Tires... rather important / Spencer Bevan

On this Episode, Spencer Bevan from Riverside Honda and Skidoo joins Liane to talk about the different types of tires for the different types of bikes. Plus, why your choice is so important. Contact Information: [email protected] Guest Website: www.riversidehonda.com

Jul 13, 202220 min

Ep 37Take it to the Flat Track

In this edition of take it to the track, Liane goes back to dirt and speaks with Don Galloway, long time flat track racer with the Alberta Flat Track Association.Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/8207529955Contact Information: [email protected]

Jul 6, 202221 min

Ep 36Ghost Bikes / Cory Bacon

On this Episode, Cory Bacon from Ride in Paradise Memorial Edmonton (RIP'M) joins Liane to talk about the the ghost bike project, how it got started, how it has grown and why it is an important aspect to safety awareness. Contact Information: [email protected] Guest Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165820380137254

Jun 29, 202216 min

Ep 35What you see is... what you get!

Welcoming back our friend James McCarthy to talk about safety tactics when it comes to the vision of a rider...and no, it’s not about protecting, it’s about what we see or maybe can’t in some cases.

Jun 22, 202218 min

Ep 34For the Love of Motorcycles

AMSS proudly presents a new event called For the Love of Motorcycles supporting the Jerry Forbes Centre and Santas Anonymous. Joining us on today's podcast is Marty Forbes (AMSS), Diana Davis (JFC) and Angel Benedict (Santas Anonymous)Website: https://ab-amss.org/ftlom/ Email: [email protected]

Jun 15, 202223 min

Ep 33Vision Zero & Safe Mobility

A look into the City of Edmonton’s Vision Zero and Safe Mobility programs and how we all work towards the same goals. Rupesh Patel, Manager of Planning and Community Activation joins us on this episode. Contact Information: [email protected] Guest Website: https://www.edmonton.ca/

Jun 9, 202219 min

Ep 32Insurance- The New Format

On January 1, 2022, insurance changed in Alberta to No Fault. The experts at Klondike Insurance help us understand what those change really mean. Joining us on the podcast is Patti Bligh from Klondike Insurance.Website: https://www.klondikeinsurance.com/

Jun 1, 202216 min

Ep 31Training for Road Racers / Justin Knapik

On this Episode, Justin Knapik from On Track Performance joins Liane to talk about what kind of training road racers can take to improve on their lap times, the availability to beginners and we touch on Justin's long standing career with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services. Contact Information: [email protected] Guest Website: https://www.ontrackperformance.ca/Guest Contact: [email protected]

May 25, 202219 min

Ep 30Getting your Class Six

An in-depth discussion about class 6 licenses and clarifying a lot of misinformation about how to get one! Sabrina Dhalla from Capilano Registries inn Edmonton joins us to help clarify things. Website: https://www.capilanoregistry.ca/

May 18, 202222 min

Ep 29Lane Positions / Chris Bulger

On this Episode, Chris Bulger from TNT Motorcycling joins Liane to talk about lane positioning, why it's important, things to watch for, general rules of the road and hopefully help drivers understand why we move around in lanes to protect ourselves. Contact Information: [email protected] Guest Website: https://tntmotorcycling.com/

May 11, 202221 min

Ep 28Pre Ride Checks / Spencer Bevan

On this Episode, Spencer Bevan from Riverside Honda & Skidoo joins Liane to talk about all the things us riders need to check each time we get on our motorcycles and other things we should check on a regular basis that may get overlooked! Contact Information: [email protected] Guest Website: www.riversidehonda.com

May 4, 202217 min

Ep 27Starter Basics- Type of Motorcycle / Trevor Dech

On this Episode, Trevor Dech, owner of Too Cool Motorcycle School joins, Liane to talk about the best type of motorcycle for beginners to start on. Take a listen, you may be surprised at how this conversation went.Contact Information: [email protected] Guest Website: www.toocoolmotorcycleschool.comGuest email: [email protected]

Apr 27, 202219 min

Ep 26Season Opener / Liane Langlois & Bryn Griffiths

AMSS President and Host of Think Bike, Liane Langlois along with producer Bryn Griffiths kick off Season 2 with a look back at Season 1, an update on statistics from 2021 and a look forward to Season 2 including topics we have coming up and events being held!

Apr 20, 202218 min

Ep 26Season TWO Promo

bonus

Season 2 is coming!

Apr 13, 20223 min

Ep 25Season Finale

Contact Information: [email protected], we’d love your feedback on our opening season and what you’d love to see addressed in 2022.

Nov 10, 202128 min

Ep 24Gear Part TWO / James McCarthy

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Oct 27, 202128 min

Ep 23Gear Part ONE / James McCarthy

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Oct 13, 202118 min

Ep 22Fall Hibernation

Contact Information: [email protected] Website: https://www.riversidehonda.com

Sep 29, 202119 min

Ep 21Fall Riding Tips

Fall has arrived and so have some new concerns for road safety. In this podcast Marty sits down with our friend James McCarthy to discuss tips for safe fall riding and what to look out for!

Sep 15, 202123 min