Adventure travel is one of the growth areas after Covid19, as people with disposable income seek holiday experiences that are far from the madding crowds. One way to do that is a motorcycle road trip – or even off-road. For decades the options available for bikers are basically hire a Harley, BMW or Honda Africa Twin, or take the risky step of buying a used touring machine in North America and then sell it just before you return home. Not ideal.
But what if we told you that you can cargo freight your R1250GS, KTM 1290 or Suzuki V-Strom to the wilds of Canada or Route 66? Here’s the word.
Bike’Air offers specialized transportation options and tailored logistics solutions for motorcycles. The service which started operating two months ago, is available both on domestic and international flights connecting Canada to the USA and Europe. Destinations include Miami, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Dublin, Edinburgh, Paris, Rome London Gatwick and Heathrow. They can be reached from four stations in Canada – Calgary, Halifax, Toronto and Vancouver.
The service opens the door for motorcycle tour specialists who want to offer group trips too.
On this occasion, WestJet Cargo has chosen to support the trip of Bike’Air’s ambassador, Canadian photographer David Goldman. (yes it’s Dave from Gold & Goose, famous GP snappers – Ed) The author of multi-media portrait series entitled ‘The Motorcycle Portraits’, where he photographs individuals, whose lives are deeply connected to motorcycles, including builders, racers, collectors, and world travellers. He uses his motorcycle as a mobile photo studio.
ADVENTURE IS WHERE YOU FIND IT
By flying David and his 2019 KTM 790 Adventure from Halifax to Dublin on June 2nd, WestJet Cargo gave him a great opportunity to enjoy the comfort of Bike’Air’s premium service and to embark on the next stage of his project: an impressive journey throughout Europe. Kirsten de Bruijn, WestJet Cargo’s Executive Vice President is thrilled about the tour: “We are proud to contribute to David’s exciting journey in Europe. It is aligned with WestJet Cargo’s values of creativity and adventure. WestJet Cargo recognizes the potential of motorcycle tourism and is determined to support its growth and culture, by making it even more accessible and appealing to riders.”
David expressed his excitement about his inaugural flight with his motorcycle, highlighting the smooth experience facilitated by the dedicated WestJet Cargo team. He considers it a privilege to travel with his beloved bike, which holds the same significance to him as his camera. As “The Motorcycle Portraits” aims to portray the inclusiveness of motorcycling, this journey provides an excellent chance for David to explore Europe and connect with local biking communities.
The photographer plans to document his entire experience by posting on his and WestJet Cargo’s social media throughout the summer. “There is not a lot of information readily available for flying bikes. I hope to change that,” David adds.
Through this new endeavour, WestJet Cargo aims to offer riders unforgettable adventures on the open road, providing them with remarkable experiences. For more information on WestJet Cargo’s Bike’Air service and bookings, please click here.
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