Easy Rider Takes the GNU Original Carver on a Trip to Banff
Long time Mervin friend, Warren Currie of Easy Rider took end of the season weather and conditions into his own hands by taking a trip from Edmonton, AB to Sunshine Village in Banff, AB on his motorcycle. He sent us a written recap and a few photos of his trip for your viewing pleasure. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
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Warren Currie’s motorcycle and the GNU Original Carver.
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Warren’s Bike loaded up and ready to roll.
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The view at Sunshine Village in Banff, AB.
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Warren Currie and his GNU Original Carver riding the chairlift like a boss.
With the snowboard season winding down and the motorcycle season starting up, I decided to see if I could combine my two passions into one epic day.
I strapped my GNU Original Carver* to my bike and headed out on the 450 km one way trip from Edmonton, AB to Sunshine Village in Banff, AB. Leaving before 7:00 AM to be able to get in a good days riding meant that the first few hours were in temps just over the freezing mark. Once things warmed up and I made it closer to the mountains, the fun roads began – and it was a great ride to Banff. The snow conditions were great for spring – nice and slushy. The Original Carver was right at home. After lapping nearly empty chairlifts for over 4 hours it was time to head home.
The ride home was much warmer – and the twisty mountain roads just continued the fun for the day. Arriving back home around 9:30 PM it was time for some dinner, a nice warm shower and then straight to bed.
Sounds like he had a killer time on his solo trip to Banff. Thanks Warren!! Stay rad and keep doing your thing.
*The GNU Original Carver will be available when the full 15/16 lineup drops in early August, 2015.