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ABOUT FOOTHILLS CHAPTER
The Foothills Chapter of Retreads is a fast-growing group of motorcycling enthusiasts based in Southern Alberta. Monthly meetings are kept short to allow for either riding (Spring, Summer, Autumn) or planning rides (Winter.) All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome. The only requirements for membership are enthusiasm, love of riding, a willingness to share enjoyable riding experiences with others and $25. Click here to learn more about membership.

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WHERE ARE THE 'FOOTHILLS'?
The Rocky Mountains in Alberta are not a wall; but a series of steps called Ranges. The most easterly - the Front Range - is known as the Foothills. The Foothills are criss-crossed by excellent riding highways, some straight and fast, some with twisties, some arcing over high passes, but all with magnificent views.
 

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ABOUT RETREADS INTERNATIONAL

Retreads Motorcycle Club International, Inc., (AMA Charter 3233) with some 5,000 members worldwide, all of whom share two things; an age of 40 plus and a love of motorcycling. The Retreads, founded by George Spidell in El Cajon, California in 1969, have members in all 50 US states, Canada and Europe. Contact them at http://www.retreads.org.

THE NAME 'RETREADS®'
The name RETREADS® comes from the name of vehicle tires which were initially used during World War II.  Retreading (putting new treads on used tires) was a process that permitted many civilians during the war years to continue to use their vehicles when their tires wore out, as new tires were very difficult, if not impossible to get during those rationing years. 

ABOUT THE RETREAD CREST
The chief is a field of gold representing the Golden years. The band sinister is blue and black, upper sinister field being red with stallions in place. The lower dexter field being with Roman numerals XL in red letters and the word "plus" underneath. XL isn't a size, it's the minimum age for membership (spouses exempted.) Some chapters have a blue chapter or country rocker with the crest.

This insignia is a registered insignia and trademark in Canada and the U.S.

We wear this crest with pride. It designates us as  members of a select group that enjoys a wonderful sport, good times, many laughs and miles of open road.
 

LINKS

RETREADS INTERNATIONAL
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RETREADS REGIONAL - ALBERTA & BC

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RETREADS ALBERTA

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Contact them at http://www.alberta-retreads.com.

VICTORIA (BC) RETREADS

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http://vicretreads.ca

ONTARIO RETREADS
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Contact them at www.ontarioretreads.ca

ONTARIO NORTHWEST RETREADS
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Contact them at http://www.ontarioretreads.ca/nwretreads/index.html

ONTARIO SOUTH RETREADS
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Contact them at www.ontarioretreads.ca/osretreads/

ONTARIO WEST RETREADS
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Contact them at http://www.ontarioretreads.ca/owretreads/index.html

ONTARIO NORTHERN TRIANGLE RETREADS
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Contact them at http://www.ontarioretreads.ca/ontretreads/homepage.html

KAWARTHA RETREADS
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Contact them at http://kawartharetreads.com/

Salt Water Retreads Nova Scotia Chapter
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www.saltwaterretreads.com

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