Meet Paul Blouin, aka Spyderpaul308 on SpyderRyder.com. Hailing from the scenic town of St.-Joseph du Lac on the western side of Montreal, Paul is the proud owner of Spyder roadster PE#308.
Since Paul loves to travel, he and his Spyder roadster have not sat still and have explored some of the most beautiful roads and quaint towns in the Northeast.

Paul was happy to share some of his most enjoyable rides with us including many photos from his online albums.
Paul, what was your experience of motorcycles before you bought the Spyder?
Practically none, I did some mini-trailing when I was younger
How many miles have you done on your Spyder so far?
18,910 miles
When was the first time you heard about the Spyder?
Although he didn’t tell me about the Spyder specifically, my dealer at the time told me that BRP was going to roll out a motorcycle, and the big launch was going to be in February 2007.
When did you buy your Spyder?
April 2007. I was one of the lucky few who got the Spyder in the fall of 2007. I’m really proud of that and I have to thank H. Grégoire récréatif for having chosen me.
Can you tell us about some of the trips you’ve taken on your Spyder?

Vermont/Lake Champlain, USA Ride
When? July 2008
How many miles? 415 miles
Can you tell us about your trip??
We went to Vermont and drove through the islands (route 2) and met some great people who asked the usual questions. I always answered their questions about the vehicle. The funniest thing was that people on the road often waved at us. That’s just to show you the effect that the Spyder has on people, they are amazed when they see it. People would often stop and watch us drive by.
http://gallery.me.com/spyderpaul#100269

Adirondacks/Lake George/Vermont/New Hampshire/Maine/New Brunswick Ride
When? August 2008
How many miles? 2,300 miles in six days
Can you tell us about your trip??
Mountains, rivers, the Atlantic Ocean, Mt. Washington, fabulous lobster dinners, Hopewell Cape, where the tide rises to 14 meters, the Panoramic Route through New Brunswick where there are gas stations only every 100 miles or so, etc. Next year we’re going to take more time so that we can really enjoy our trip and our $32 US lobster salad. .
http://gallery.me.com/spyderpaul#100192
http://gallery.me.com/spyderpaul#100246

Lac Mégantic - St-Georges de Beauce, QC, Canada
When? August 31
How many miles? 520 miles in one day
Can you tell us about your trip??
This trip was planned at the last minute. Nothing out of the ordinary happened, except that every time we take a trip with this group of people, one of us is stopped by the police. This trip was the exception, but only just.
http://gallery.me.com/spyderpaul#100207
What is the most distance you have covered on one trip?
520 miles
How do you prepare for a trip?
1. I check the forecast
2. I inspect the vehicle
3. I choose a destination; I look at which route I should take so that I avoid highways as much as possible. I charge up my I-Pod and helmets, I pack my camera and take enough batteries to last the trip and make sure I have my cell phone with me.
Who do you travel with most of the time?
My girlfriend, mostly. I also travel with my friends, and we have a lot of fun. We go on group outings, either on motorcycles or on Spyders.
What is the nicest route you can take? Why?