ExPLR Adventure
New for 2023! EXPLR, in collaboration with Ridaventure and Classique 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.
ExPLR Stage
FRIDAY
| Time | Presentation | Presenter |
| 12 :30 | Difference between Street riding and ADV Riding? Why do ADV riders typically wear a maximum of protective gear when riding? Which type of ADV bike is it better to start with? Why is it important to use aggressive tires vs street oriented? | INTRODUCTION TO ADV RIDING
IVAN BUTIKOFER |
| 13:00 | Explain different types of riding surfaces? How does a bike feel on soft surfaces? Explanation of the trail difficulty Index (1 to 5)? Why you need to choose your next route on the hardest section even if its very small? The importance of taking rider Training? | ABC’S OF ROUTES
Patrick Trahan |
| 13:30 | What is an offroad training course? How will it impact your riding abilities and your confidence. Description of exercises course and where they are given. Difference between Level 1 and Level 2 trainings | RIDER TRAINING
Claude Gagné
|
| 14:00 | 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 | BASICS OF MOTO-CAMPING
Marc Fontaine |
| 14:30 | 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 | BASICS OF GPS AND NAVIGATION
IVAN BUTIKOFER |
| 15:00 | PRESENTATION OF THE WORLDS MAIN ADV ROUTES Sentiers Trans-Québec Trail Trans-Ontario Trail Backcountry Discovery Routes BDR (USA) Trans-America Trail (USA) Trans-Euro Trail (Europe) Mooseback Trails (Ontario) |
MAIN ADV TRAVEL ROUTES
Pat Dubreuil – Dave Millier |
| 15:30 | Launch of 2023 V-Strom DE 2023 |
SUZUKI CANADA |
| 16:30 | Presentation to facilitate the visit of Hydro-Quebec’s facilities in the region, as well as the regions’ local outfitters for a memorable trip | Tourisme Baie-James et Hydro Québec |
| 17:00 | The Beginners ride, a great place to start! organized by Marcel Lachambre | Marcel Lachambre |
| 17:30 | Presentation of Touareg Adventure’s activities. Rallye de Parent, GPS Training, The Overland Rally etc | Patrick Trahan |
| 18:00 | Official Launch of the all new ‘’apple’, version of the Trans-Quebec Trail app. (T.Q.T.) | Patrick Lafleur / Marc Chartrand |
| 18:30 | Official Launch of the Trans-Ontario Trail – 3600km’s (TQT’s little brother) |
Pat Dubreuil – Dave Millier |
| 19:00 | Presentation of the KTM Adventure Rally in July en Juillet a l’auberge du Lac Taureau, St-Michel-des-Saints | Marc Brunet (KTM)
Marc Chartrand |
| 19:30 | Presentation of Mekanikur’s services – Learn different techniques to repair your motorcycle if it breaks down in the forest | Robert Messier |
| 20:00 | Presentation of a new travel service geared for ADV riders bu the Fly n’ Ride company | Pascal Royer |
| 20:30 | Basics of Roadbook navigation | Étienne Gélinas |
SATURDAY
| Time | Presenter | |
| 11 :00 | Difference between Street riding and ADV Riding? Why do ADV riders typically wear a maximum of protective gear when riding? Which type of ADV bike is it better to start with? Why is it important to use aggressive tires vs street oriented? | INTRODUCTION TO ADV RIDING
IVAN BUTIKOFER |
| 11:30 | Explain different types of riding surfaces? How does a bike feel on soft surfaces? Explanation of the trail difficulty Index (1 to 5)? Why you need to choose your next route on the hardest section even if its very small? The importance of taking rider Training? | ABC’S OF ROUTES
Patrick Trahan |
| 12:00 | What is an offroad training course? How will it impact your riding abilities and your confidence. Description of exercises course and where they are given. Difference between Level 1 and Level 2 trainings | RIDER TRAINING
Claude Gagné
|
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12 :30 |
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 | BASICS OF MOTO-CAMPING
Marc Fontaine |
| 13:00 | 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 | BASICS OF GPS AND NAVIGATION
IVAN BUTIKOFER |
| 13:30 | PRESENTATION OF THE WORLDS MAIN ADV ROUTES Sentiers Trans-Québec Trail Trans-Ontario Trail Backcountry Discovery Routes BDR (USA) Trans-America Trail (USA) Trans-Euro Trail (Europe) Mooseback Trails (Ontario) |
MAIN ADV TRAVEL ROUTES
Pat Dubreuil – Dave Millier |
| 14:30 | Launch of 2023 V-Strom DE 2023 |
SUZUKI CANADA |
| 15:30 | What is an offroad training course? How will it impact your riding abilities and your confidence. Description of exercises course and where they are given. Difference between Level 1 and Level 2 trainings | RIDER TRAINING
Claude Gagné
|
| 16:00 | Presentation of a new travel service geared for ADV riders by the Fly n’ Ride company | Pascal Royer |
| 16:30 | Basics of Roadbook navigation | Étienne Gélinas |
| 17:00 | The Beginners ride, a great place to start! organized by Marcel Lachambre | Marcel Lachambre |
| 17:30 | Presentation of the KTM Adventure Rally in July en Juillet a l’auberge du Lac Taureau, St-Michel-des-Saints | Marc Brunet (KTM) Marc Chartrand |
| 18:00 | Official Launch of the all new ‘’apple’, version of the Trans-Quebec Trail app. (T.Q.T.) | Patrick Lafleur / Marc Chartrand |
| 18:30 | Presentation to facilitate the visit of Hydro-Quebec’s facilities in the region, as well as the regions’ local outfitters for a memorable trip | Tourisme Baie-James et Hydro Québec |
| 19:00 | Presentation of Mekanikur’s services – Learn different techniques to repair your motorcycle if it breaks down in the forest | Robert Messier |
SUNDAY
| Time | Presenter | |
| 11 :00 | Difference between Street riding and ADV Riding? Why do ADV riders typically wear a maximum of protective gear when riding? Which type of ADV bike is it better to start with? Why is it important to use aggressive tires vs street oriented? | INTRODUCTION TO ADV RIDING
IVAN BUTIKOFER |
| 11:30 | Explain different types of riding surfaces? How does a bike feel on soft surfaces? Explanation of the trail difficulty Index (1 to 5)? Why you need to choose your next route on the hardest section even if its very small? The importance of taking rider Training? |
ABC’S OF ROUTES Patrick Trahan |
| 12:00 | What is an offroad training course? How will it impact your riding abilities and your confidence. Description of exercises course and where they are given. Difference between Level 1 and Level 2 trainings | RIDER TRAINING
Claude Gagné
|
| 12 :30 | 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 | BASICS OF MOTO-CAMPING
Marc Fontaine |
| 13:00 | 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 | BASICS OF GPS AND NAVIGATION
IVAN BUTIKOFER |
| 13:30 | PRESENTATION OF THE WORLDS MAIN ADV ROUTES Sentiers Trans-Québec Trail Trans-Ontario Trail Backcountry Discovery Routes BDR (USA) Trans-America Trail (USA) Trans-Euro Trail (Europe) Mooseback Trails (Ontario) |
MAIN ADV TRAVEL ROUTES
Pat Dubreuil – Dave Millier |
