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About Author: Saunders David
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![On day four we need to make it out to the coast and Prince Rupert with a distance of around 500 kms (310 miles) to cover. There is also a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Day-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Part 5 – Heading for the Coast – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike")
Road Trip: Part 5 – Heading for the Coast – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 18, 2018 | 31 CommentsOn day four we need to make it out to the coast and Prince Rupert with a distance of around 500 kms (310 miles) to cover. There is also a […] -
![After the Great Beater Challenge I really did not feel like fixing the Pontiac. The starter revived itself somehow and it ran but not well. Time for someone else to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/guess.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue: Goodbye Pontiac, Hello ?")
CC Clue: Goodbye Pontiac, Hello ?
Posted on September 17, 2018 | 89 CommentsAfter the Great Beater Challenge I really did not feel like fixing the Pontiac. The starter revived itself somehow and it ran but not well. Time for someone else to […] -
Road Trip: Part 4 – The Miles Pile On Up North – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 16, 2018 | 8 CommentsOn day three of the journey we transitioned from Alberta to British Columbia. Highlights include a big mountain, waterfall, old train station and giant cedar trees. -
![In the last installment our trip had been met with an early hiccup that threatened the whole adventure. We had a fixed time and destination about half way through the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/42446887654_4571d96544_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Part 3 – Making up Time – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike")
Road Trip: Part 3 – Making up Time – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 14, 2018 | 24 CommentsIn the last installment our trip had been met with an early hiccup that threatened the whole adventure. We had a fixed time and destination about half way through the […] -
![The plan for the first real day was to ride up through Kananaskis, Banff, Lake Louise then finally Jasper. World famous and amazing scenery the whole way. But it did […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Day-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Part 2 – Best Laid Plans on a 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike")
Road Trip: Part 2 – Best Laid Plans on a 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 12, 2018 | 15 CommentsThe plan for the first real day was to ride up through Kananaskis, Banff, Lake Louise then finally Jasper. World famous and amazing scenery the whole way. But it did […] -
![I recently came across this trio of SUVs which is interesting in that it covers the majority of the SUV spectrum. From left to right; modern, old school and modified. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SUV.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: A Trio of SUVs")
CC Outtake: A Trio of SUVs
Posted on September 11, 2018 | 17 CommentsI recently came across this trio of SUVs which is interesting in that it covers the majority of the SUV spectrum. From left to right; modern, old school and modified. […] -
![Back in June I did a day trip on my Suzuki TU250X but what I did not mention at the time but it was really just a test run for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/41309794970_3afe4b23c5_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Part 1 – Preparation and Starting a 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike")
Road Trip: Part 1 – Preparation and Starting a 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 10, 2018 | 32 CommentsBack in June I did a day trip on my Suzuki TU250X but what I did not mention at the time but it was really just a test run for […] -
![In the last segment we left off with a starter that was reluctant to start. If I had bought the locally made fish bonker from Day 1 this would have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180826_193119.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 2, Part 2")
The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 2, Part 2
Posted on September 7, 2018 | 44 CommentsIn the last segment we left off with a starter that was reluctant to start. If I had bought the locally made fish bonker from Day 1 this would have […] -
![Day One (Part 1 and Part 2) saw the Pontiac perform admirably considering it had just been revived for street duty a few days earlier. For the second day we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_163308.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 2, Part 1")
The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 2, Part 1
Posted on September 5, 2018 | 25 CommentsDay One (Part 1 and Part 2) saw the Pontiac perform admirably considering it had just been revived for street duty a few days earlier. For the second day we […] -
![On the first portion of day 1 we drove from Lethbridge through the Crowsnest Pass into British Columbia. On second half we will continue on highway 3 before heading north […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/44436477781_e6048dbdaa_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 1, Part 2")
The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 1, Part 2
Posted on September 3, 2018 | 46 CommentsOn the first portion of day 1 we drove from Lethbridge through the Crowsnest Pass into British Columbia. On second half we will continue on highway 3 before heading north […] -
![The Great Beater Challenge is an automotive event that gives unloved, marginal vehicles one last shot at glory on an epic weekend road trip. There is a scavenger hunt of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/43463125615_7b77140bd3_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 1, Part 1")
The Great Beater Challenge 2018: Day 1, Part 1
Posted on August 31, 2018 | 51 CommentsThe Great Beater Challenge is an automotive event that gives unloved, marginal vehicles one last shot at glory on an epic weekend road trip. There is a scavenger hunt of […] -
![This is the third year of the Great Beater Challenge and I am proud to have participated in all of them. The event saw huge growth again going from twenty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180829_094154.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2018 – The Teams")
The Great Beater Challenge 2018 – The Teams
Posted on August 30, 2018 | 57 CommentsThis is the third year of the Great Beater Challenge and I am proud to have participated in all of them. The event saw huge growth again going from twenty […] -
![Just a quick note to let you all know that I did indeed take the Pontiac on the Great Beater Challenge. I am working on a updates right now and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cruising.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Pontiac and Great Beater Challenge Update Coming Soon")
Pontiac and Great Beater Challenge Update Coming Soon
Posted on August 29, 2018 | 33 CommentsJust a quick note to let you all know that I did indeed take the Pontiac on the Great Beater Challenge. I am working on a updates right now and […] -
Affordable Classic: 1961 Pontiac Laurentian – Last Minute Fixes
Posted on August 25, 2018 | 46 CommentsDespite a short and successful test drive there was still plenty to do. But not much time to do it. -
![After finally getting the brakes sorted it was time for the Pontiac to hit the road for the first time since 1981. Follow along to see how the Pontiac fared. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/42368892770_97b8b741fb_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Affordable Classic: 1961 Pontiac Laurentian – First Drive!")
Affordable Classic: 1961 Pontiac Laurentian – First Drive!
Posted on August 23, 2018 | 46 CommentsAfter finally getting the brakes sorted it was time for the Pontiac to hit the road for the first time since 1981. Follow along to see how the Pontiac fared. […]
