ExPLR Adventure
New for 2023! EXPLR, in collaboration with RidaventureandClassique Moto! Come check out this uniquely adventure-focused feature area at the Toronto Motorcycle Show. From tech talks, to seminars, to adventure-focused vendors, and more, EXPLR will be THE place on the show floor to get your dose of adventure while checking out amazing new products that define the adventure riding segment.
FRIDAY FEB 17th ExPLR STAGE
| Time | Presentation | Presenter |
| 12:30pm | My Journey as an ADV rider Difference between Street riding and ADV Riding? How is an adventure bike different from a street bike? Why is it important to wear protective gear when ADV riding? Why is it important to use aggressive tires vs street oriented? |
Jose Hadad |
| 1:00pm | ADV Tires Different types of off-road tires, differences between aggressive and non-aggressive Difference between tube and Tubeless? Pros and Cons. Why is it important to learn how to change a tire? Ideal toolkit to change a tire in the field |
Amir Far
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| 1:30pm | What to expect when ADV riding Which type of ADV Bike is for you? How does a Motorcycle react on soft surfaces vs asphalt. Types of riding surfaces, difficulty index 1 to 5. Why is level of difficulty of a route based on hardest section. The importance of off-road rider training |
Steven Maxwell |
| 2:00pm | Off-road Rider Training Accredited off-road rider Training. Any training is good training and builds confidence. Why is there such a difference between riding Off-road vs Pavement. What type of exercises and why. Level 1 vs level 2 training |
Clinton Smout
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| 2:30pm | Basics of Navigation Why use a navigation device while riding off-road? What are the types of navigation devices (Cell vs GPX). What are locating beacons? What is a GPX vs a route and how to create one? |
Pat Dubreuil
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| 3:00pm | How to prepare for a moto-camping trip How to pack your bike (balance the weight low to center of gravity) Why is soft luggage safer than hard cases? Using the right attire for varying weather conditions. Types of tents, Sleeping bags etc. Why is it important to adjust suspension SAG when loading bike. Protecting the environment, leave nothing behind |
Mosko Moto
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| 3:30pm | Community Trails Trans Quebec Trail Trans-Am Trail Trans-Ontario Trail Trans-Euro Trail BDR’S Mooseback Trails How to pick your first destination? |
Pat Dubreuil & Marc Chartrand
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| 4:00pm | Launch of 2023 V-Strom DE 2023 | |
| 4:30pm | Travel Tours | Dualsport PLUS |
| 5:00pm | KTM Rally 2023 | Ben Gillis |
| 5:30pm | Iceroad expedition | Emily Roberts |
| 6:00pm | FemPro female off-road riding gear | Stephanie Yancovich |
| 6:30pm | Toni’s Travels | Toni Sharpless |
| 7:00pm | Touring the world on a Ural | Robby 3 Wheels
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| 7:30pm | Trans-Ontario Trail | Launch August 2023 |
| 8:00pm | Travel Tours | Beach’s Motorcycle Adventure Tours |
SATURDAY FEB 18th ExPLR STAGE
| Time | Presentation | Presenter |
| 11:00am | My Journey as an ADV rider Difference between Street riding and ADV Riding? How is an adventure bike different from a street bike? Why is it important to wear protective gear when ADV riding? Why is it important to use aggressive tires vs street oriented? |
Jose Hadad |
| 11:30am | ADV Tires Different types of off-road tires, differences between aggressive and non-aggressive Difference between tube and Tubeless? Pros and Cons. Why is it important to learn how to change a tire? Ideal toolkit to change a tire in the field |
Amir Far
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| 12:00pm | What to expect when ADV riding Which type of ADV Bike is for you? How does a Motorcycle react on soft surfaces vs asphalt. Types of riding surfaces, difficulty index 1 to 5. Why is level of difficulty of a route based on hardest section. The importance of off-road rider training |
Steven Maxwell |
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12:30pm |
Off-road Rider Training Accredited off-road rider Training. Any training is good training and builds confidence. Why is there such a difference between riding off-road vs pavement. What type of exercises and why. Level 1 vs level 2 training |
James Simzer
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| 1:00pm | Basics of Navigation Why use a navigation device while riding off-road? What are the types of navigation devices (Cell vs GPX). What are locating beacons? What is a GPX vs a route and how to create one? |
James Simzer
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| 1:30pm | How to prepare for a moto-camping trip How to pack your bike (balance the weight low to center of gravity) Why is soft luggage safer than hard cases? Using the right attire for varying weather conditions. Types of tents, Sleeping bags etc. Why is it important to adjust suspension SAG when loading bike. Protecting the environment, leave nothing behind |
Amir Far Kriega
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| 2:00pm | Community Trails Trans Quebec Trail Trans-Am Trail Trans-Ontario Trail Trans-Euro Trail BDR’S Mooseback Trails How to pick your first destination? |
Pat Dubreuil & Marc Chartrand
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| 2:30pm | Iceroad expedition | Oliver Solaro |
| 3:00pm | Launch of 2023 V-Strom DE 2023 | |
| 3:30pm | Travel Tours | Beach’s Motorcycle Adventure Tours |
| 4:00pm | Renedian Motorcycle Tours | Rene Cormier |
| 4:30pm | Travel Tours | Dualsport PLUS |
| 5:00pm | Touring the world on a Ural
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Robby 3 Wheels |
| 6:00pm | Canada Rides Academy | James Simzer |
| 6:30pm | Trans-Ontario Trail | Launch August 2023 |
| 7:00pm | KTM Rally 2023 | Ben Gillis |
SUNDAY FEB 19th ExPLR STAGE
| Time | Presentation | Presenter |
| 11:00am | My Journey as an ADV rider What is the difference between Street riding and ADV Riding? How is an adventure bike different from a street bike? Why is it important to wear protective gear when ADV riding? Why is it important to use aggressive tires vs street oriented? |
Jose Hadad |
| 11:30am | ADV Tires Different types of off-road tires, differences between aggressive and non-aggressive Difference between tube and Tubeless? Pros and Cons. Why is it important to learn how to change a tire? Ideal toolkit to change a tire in the field |
Amir Far
|
| 12:00pm | What to expect when ADV riding Which type of ADV Bike is for you? How does a Motorcycle react on soft surfaces vs asphalt. Types of riding surfaces, difficulty index 1 to 5. Why is level of difficulty of a route based on hardest section. The importance of off-road rider training |
Steven Maxwell
|
| 12:30pm | Off-road Rider Training Accredited off-road rider Training. Any training is good training and builds confidence. Why is there such a difference between riding Off-road vs Pavement. What type of exercises and why. Level 1 vs level 2 training |
Clinton Smout
|
| 1:00pm | Basics of Navigation Why use a navigation device while riding off-road? What are the types of navigation devices (Cell vs GPX). What are locating beacons? What is a GPX vs a route and how to create one? |
James Simzer
|
| 1:30pm | How to prepare for a moto-camping trip How to pack your bike (balance the weight low to center of gravity) Why is soft luggage safer than hard cases? Using the right attire for varying weather conditions. Types of tents, Sleeping bags etc. Why is it important to adjust suspension SAG when loading bike. Protecting the environment, leave nothing behind |
Turkana Gear
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| 2:00pm | Community Trails Trans Quebec Trail Trans-Am Trail Trans-Ontario Trail Trans-Euro Trail BDR’S Mooseback Trails How to pick your first destination? (know the difficulty before leaving) |
Pat Dubreuil & Marc Chartrand |
| 3:00pm | Iceroad expedition | Oliver Solaro |
| 3:30pm | Renedian Motorcycle Tours | Rene Cormier |
