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I’ve always been an explorer. Never really fit into any sort of mold so to speak. Always felt an urge and that need to get out and do things, see the world. Seeing the landscapes and experiencing other cultures and learning about them. I believe in asking ‘Why?’ and never judging. I was raised by an Officer and a Gentleman. My Father, who I lost in 2021 was 99 years old and a WWII veteran. He spent 30-years in the Royal Canadian Airforce. I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was a young man. The core values of Freedom Biker Tours are also my personal values, Freedom, Authenticity, Inclusivity, Acceptance and Brotherhood. My professional life has been spent working in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality since I was a teenager. In Bars and Restaurants, I’ve worked Food and Beverage, and for Airlines as a Flight Attendant and in Operations. I’ve worked for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies and have many years' experience in the Accommodation sector in Hotels and Resorts. I’ve owned and operated a Campground & RV Park and continue to operate a Tourism Consulting Firm. I’ve spent a fair amount of time on various boards as a director. Regarding the latter, politics really isn’t my thing. I’ve always loved riding, but as I grew older and eventually matured, I found a home in the Biker Brotherhood and Culture. A culture whose core values are aligned with my own. Motorcycling, and specifically riding a Harley and the associated cultural aspect of that brand ignites a passion in me that had long been dormant. Learning about it, understanding, and subsequently fully embracing it when researching and writing my Graduate Degree Thesis was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and I will always strive to receive a good dose of ‘Throttle Therapy’ whenever and wherever I can. 

Growing up as a redneck farm kid in the mountains of British Columbia, Rob switched from a horse to a dirt bike as his primary mode of transportation in the early 80s. Motorcycles were never far from him, but always seemed too far away after he joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1990 and set off on his many journeys and deployments around the world, and it was always just whirlwind love affairs with bikes that came and went with the tides. It wasn't until 2009 when his kids were teenagers themselves that motorcycles came back into his life permanently. Rob currently rides a 2014 Victory Cross Country that was purchased brand new on impulse the day the doctor told him he had Bladder Cancer. Growing up in a rural environment, Rob always enjoyed exploring the outdoors. His first adventures in the Maritimes Region started with a makeshift RV in the 90s when he was posted to 12 Wing Shearwater, a military airfield in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He returned to Nova Scotia two more times, spending a total of 13 years in Halifax during his 31 year career in the Canadian Armed Forces. Using his military skills, Rob was always active in the riding community helping to organize and lead charity events and fundraising rides. Something Rob has done all across Canada, wherever he has lived. Now retired from the military, he and his wife live in Halifax, nearby to their 2 kids and grandkids, where Rob can ride most days whichever direction the wind takes him. Cancer is now in the rear view mirror, allowing him the freedom to roam. Rob is our Road Captain for Ride The Maritimes. He knows all the cool places to visit in the Maritimes Region and looks forward to leading our ride. 

 

Carmen was a finalist for the 2025 'Alberta Artist in Residence' and is a five-time Governor General nominated multi-media filmmaker and artist. A recipient of the 2021 ‘Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer’ award, Carmen is deeply connected to the Southern Alberta community and played a critical role in the 2015 start-up of the first Canadian community online television channel, Vulcan Television. Through VTV, the SODA (Speaking Out for Disabled Actively) channel emerged. Created by Carmen, the locally run and operated SODA mission is to provide the best possible circumstances and care for individuals in an equal opportunity environment. Giving back to the community, the same non-profit group expanded to offer a much-needed voice through its videos. Carmen was recently honoured as a finalist for the ‘Universal Woman of Inspiration’ 2021 and 2022 award. In July of 2022 Carmen showed up for a week-long film project for Wild TV, the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association (CMTA) and Travel Alberta. Having never been on a motorcycle before, let alone a Harley, she hopped on and happily remains... Carmen is the inspiration and creative genius behind the videos and much of the other visual marketing assets produced for Freedom Biker Tours. 
 

 

 

Sue Bossley lives by the philosophy that life—and riding—is best experienced when you are yourself. Authenticity, for her, means embracing the journey, respecting everyone, and cherishing the ability to live free. Born in Letmathe, Germany, to a German mother and a Canadian Military father, Sue moved to Canada as an infant. Her international roots were established early, but the foundation of her lifelong wanderlust was truly cemented when her family went on an unforgettable six-month van trip exploring Mexico just before she started school. It seems Sue’s path was always destined for the open road. 

Sue grew up in Alberta, but the pull of the Pacific led her to British Columbia at age 27. Her professional journey spans over 30 years in business development, account management, and marketing. But at 50, facing corporate burnout and the loss of her father at 60 due to illness, she asked herself: “What if this is my last 10 years?” One never knows. The answer was clear: she quit her corporate career and rode her motorcycle through 11 countries in SE Africa with the WRWR (Women Riders World Relay). For the past five years, she has channelled her expertise into the tourism sector as a business development manager, planner, and guide.

Sue has travelled through over 35 countries, exploring about half of those on a motorcycle. Her commitment to empowering women in motorcycling is a passion: she is the Canadian National President of WIMA (Women’s International Motorcycle Association) and founder of the Throttle West International Moto Festival. When you ride with Sue, you ride with a guide who has not only navigated some of the world’s twistiest roads but also navigated a life-changing personal transformation.
 

My belief - Life is an adventure, go out there and seize it.

 

From Mountain Leader to white water raft guide, the fun is in the journey.

 

Having served with the British military throughout the late 80’s and early 90’s, Steve decided to come to Canada in 2008. Steve’s been riding for years, doing street riding and off road riding. Coaching and guiding people to success in whatever form is what makes his heart sing. Has been with First Choice Motorcycle school since its inception in 2019 working with founder and best friend Bill in helping people with little to no experience to becoming comfortable and safe in the saddle (going from zero to hero) in addition to those returning to the bike looking to be better.

 

A fan of coffee, Steve's preference can be likened to the Death Star from Star Wars - Large, on the dark side and powerful enough to destroy a freakin' planet. Camping, mountain streams and spending time with family and friends. “Always looking to the horizon” with a strong coffee in hand!