Hearing the news that Mike had cancer and cannot be cured was very difficult.
It brings up many feelings and emotions. We all found it hard to believe - and
hard to swallow. Mike was given one year, and proceeded to get on with things
and celebrate with his family and friends for the holidays. Once the holidays
were over - back to reality brought more bad news for Mike. No longer did
he have one year.. But now it was down to two months. The phone calls
and emails started.. What can we do? How can we help? Lets throw a
party....... so here we are... About to celebrate with Mike and honour him
as one of our best!.. Please come and share some special moments and
time on such a memorable occasion.... It's a celebration - lets show him
how much we care!
Mike started ridin' at the tender age of 13 on a mini bike he bought with his
paper route money.
He's never owned a brand-new bike, and his finished customs have all been built
from wrecked bikes and parts.
Mike Roach affectionately known as Toad is known far and wide for his
customized bikes. He is an icon in this part of the world - Mike is what you
would call a true builder, and when people buy a bike from a true builder,
they're not buying a motorcycle-they're buying a work of art. Mike has
created a century of motorbikes and many loyal fans. I would say Mikes
goal was to create an emotional reaction in the viewer. And man, did he
get some reactions over the years. Check out some of these bikes..
Mike is HUGE in the Biker world.. Check this out..
It brings up many feelings and emotions. We all found it hard to believe - and
hard to swallow. Mike was given one year, and proceeded to get on with things
and celebrate with his family and friends for the holidays. Once the holidays
were over - back to reality brought more bad news for Mike. No longer did
he have one year.. But now it was down to two months. The phone calls
and emails started.. What can we do? How can we help? Lets throw a
party....... so here we are... About to celebrate with Mike and honour him
as one of our best!.. Please come and share some special moments and
time on such a memorable occasion.... It's a celebration - lets show him
how much we care!
Mike started ridin' at the tender age of 13 on a mini bike he bought with his
paper route money.
He's never owned a brand-new bike, and his finished customs have all been built
from wrecked bikes and parts.
Mike Roach affectionately known as Toad is known far and wide for his
customized bikes. He is an icon in this part of the world - Mike is what you
would call a true builder, and when people buy a bike from a true builder,
they're not buying a motorcycle-they're buying a work of art. Mike has
created a century of motorbikes and many loyal fans. I would say Mikes
goal was to create an emotional reaction in the viewer. And man, did he
get some reactions over the years. Check out some of these bikes..
Mike is HUGE in the Biker world.. Check this out..
Lets Celebrate Mike's Huge success
February 3rd - Dirty O - Halifax
February 3rd - Dirty O - Halifax
Mike's team brought Toad'al bike to Daytona and to Laconia
for Bike Week where it went over big time. Toad'al Package
won first place (Judge's Choice) at the Easy Rider Boardwalk
show, took first runner up at the Rats Hole Essen show and
second place at the Nempco show in Laconia.
for Bike Week where it went over big time. Toad'al Package
won first place (Judge's Choice) at the Easy Rider Boardwalk
show, took first runner up at the Rats Hole Essen show and
second place at the Nempco show in Laconia.
148-inches of rompin, stompin, Harley-Davidson -"Double or Nuthin" was inspired from a bike created by a guy named "Coyote". Coyote's red, dual-engined monster was rough but received maximum attention from all onlookers. Mike was obsessed - he had to build one of these one-of-a-kind-ain't-enough motorcycles. With help from some very special friends, his obsession became a reality. |
| How many builders around here got to ride with Peter Fonda? Mike did!.. Mike Roach and Mike's Custom Built "Captain America" was taken at the 30th Anniversary of the movie Easy Rider in New Orleans. Great story! |
The impact Mike has on the Motorcycle Community will be felt for many years to come. Both Mike and
Marlene have been very large in the Motorcycle Community - in a very generous way. You will find them
both at all the charity events held throughout the year. Even down to this event.. a celebration of Mikes
life.. they are still generously giving the proceeds to charity.
With 30 years of experience building hand crafted custom bikes. this is one builder you will want to honour
and celebrate a lifetime of commitment to the motorcycle community.
Marlene have been very large in the Motorcycle Community - in a very generous way. You will find them
both at all the charity events held throughout the year. Even down to this event.. a celebration of Mikes
life.. they are still generously giving the proceeds to charity.
With 30 years of experience building hand crafted custom bikes. this is one builder you will want to honour
and celebrate a lifetime of commitment to the motorcycle community.
| This is where you can find Mike most days.. dedicated to his business, his wife Marlene and his children. If you are lucky you will catch him at a not so busy time - and he will share one of his many stories with you.. and there are many.. |
See you there!
Like the many parties Mike has had for
many many years - He invites you again
to come and enjoy the evening with him
and his family and some of his favorite
musicians...
many many years - He invites you again
to come and enjoy the evening with him
and his family and some of his favorite
musicians...
February 3rd - at the Dirty O (St Antonio's) corner of Windsor and Cunard. We have a silent auction that we will
be doing to raise some more money for a charity - The items up for bid will be listed on the website - so that we
can do a quick silent auction - showing items at 4 and shutting it down by 6. So check out what you want before
you come so that everything will run smoothly. Party will begin at 7 with - a celebration of Mike , some easy
listening and then onto the night. Your ticket will cost you $15 - which will include a memorable t-shirt that we want
everyone to wear that evening.. so you can come dirty and git clean...:) Compliments from Mikes loyal fans... Kirk
and Mike from Advanced Silkscreening for doing the shirts an offering everyone a little piece of Toad to take
home with them.. Tickets will go on sale next week.. keep in touch here and I will let you know where and when the
become available. The hall holds 1000 people. Fire regulations say we cant get any more in there.. So if you are
wanting to come and be a part of this - please ensure you get your tickets early. I dont want to disappoint anyone
- Rules are rules.. If it is important to you then get your tickets and spread the word to those you think would want
to be a part of this.
be doing to raise some more money for a charity - The items up for bid will be listed on the website - so that we
can do a quick silent auction - showing items at 4 and shutting it down by 6. So check out what you want before
you come so that everything will run smoothly. Party will begin at 7 with - a celebration of Mike , some easy
listening and then onto the night. Your ticket will cost you $15 - which will include a memorable t-shirt that we want
everyone to wear that evening.. so you can come dirty and git clean...:) Compliments from Mikes loyal fans... Kirk
and Mike from Advanced Silkscreening for doing the shirts an offering everyone a little piece of Toad to take
home with them.. Tickets will go on sale next week.. keep in touch here and I will let you know where and when the
become available. The hall holds 1000 people. Fire regulations say we cant get any more in there.. So if you are
wanting to come and be a part of this - please ensure you get your tickets early. I dont want to disappoint anyone
- Rules are rules.. If it is important to you then get your tickets and spread the word to those you think would want
to be a part of this.
