The HEREtoHERE WORLD TOUR

HEREtoHERE World TourIn life, the journey truly is the destination.

The Here to Here World Tour is the dramatic journey of two brothers, Dylan and C.J. Wilkins, traveling eastward for more than 30,000 kilometres on a pair of Buell motorcycles. Along the way, Dylan and C.J. will pass through more than 20 countries and visit places ranging from the dizzying heights of the Rockies and Altai Mountains to the vast expanse of the Gobi Desert and endless forests of Siberia.Starting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in May 2008, the Tour will take four months to complete and will involve a complete circumnavigation of the globe.

The aim of the Tour is to raise awareness and funds for Street Kids International.In addition to seeking media coverage and raise the public profile of issues facing youth, the Tour aims to raise more than $100,000 for Street Kids International with 100 per cent of all donations going directly to the charity.

The ride gets started in May 2008 so stay tuned!

    
 

C.J. Wilkins

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Having earned his motorcycle license for the purpose of the Here to Here World Tour , C.J. is a relative newcomer to motorcycling. He successfully completed the Gearing Up one-week motorcycle safety training program at the Calgary Safety Council in April 2006 and has been preparing for the Tour since that time.

With a natural passion for communications, C.J. began his career at Fairview College (now NAIT Fairview Campus). He holds a Bachelor of Applied Communications in Public Relations from Mount Royal in Calgary, Alberta and a Master of Arts in Applied Communications from Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC.

C.J. is an avid hobby photographer In addition to having extensive experience in public and media relations, working in the oil and gas sector, educational institutions, government, communications agencies and a top communications firm in the West-End of London, England.

In addition to his communications work, C.J. is an active member of the community. He has helped raise more than $625,000 for United Way of Calgary and Area over the past three years. In 2005, C.J. chaired the AltaGas Ltd. United Way Campaign and was honoured by United Way, receiving the Spirits of Gold Award of Excellence for leading the best overall campaign in Calgary for organizations under 500 employees.

C.J. will be the principle writer, photographer and videographer for the Here to Here World Tour. In addition, he will use his training in intercultural communication and negotiation as the need arises on the journey.

 

Dylan Wilkins

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Riding motorcycles has been a passion of Dylan’s for a number of years. He earned his motorcycle license in 2001 after completing the Gearing Up one-week motorcycle training program at the Calgary Safety Council. He has also participated in a number of track events at Race City Speedway in Calgary, Alberta, Stratotech Park in Edmonton, Alberta and successfully completed the Brad Gavey Track School in 2006.

Dylan is a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with more than a decade of experience repairing and troubleshooting aircraft and components. He is widely regarded for his mechanical skills as he blends logic, creativity and experience in solving mechanical issues.In addition, Dylan is trained as a Commercial Pilot and has extensive experience with navigation and mapping.

In 2005 he completed a full restoration of a 1974 Porsche 914.Transforming the vehicle from a burned out chassis to a show-quality vehicle illustrates Dylan’s commitment to high quality work.

Dylan will be primarily responsible for motorcycle logistics and preparation, in addition to resolving any mechanical issues that may take place on the road. Further, he will be the principle navigator and will be responsible for the trip route and any revisions to it that may be required.