Three 2010 Suzuki’s for triple the fun
One thing I have learned this year in testing out all the different models of motorcycles is that changing it up and switching riding styles can improve your overall riding skills. Learning how different bikes move based on their build, center of gravity, horsepower etc. is definitely practical knowledge worth obtaining. Suzuki Canada recently offered […]
Trevor Hurst – Econoline Crush – Kelowna
The off-season is much more tolerable when you can still share your passion for bikes with people you meet. Econoline Crush played over the weekend and I caught up with fellow rider, Trevor Hurst. Hurst is a singer, songwriter and music producer. Currently on tour with the latest album, Surefire, Hurst laughed when I told […]
Scary but true
These photos have been circulating the e-mail circuit for quite some time. After much contemplation, sharing these photos is only for the purpose of awareness than anything else. As riders, we know the risks but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded every now and then to pay more attention, after all, we are also drivers. […]
Currency of time more valuable than money
Tuesday evening Southwest Motorrad hosted author Rene Cormier for an open discussion of his travels aboard his BMW F650 GS. Cormier recently published the University of Gravel Roads, a documented full colour book of his 4 1/2 year motorcycle journey throughout the world. Before a crowd of about 200 people, Cormier shared a tale of […]
Aragon Motorcycle Grand Prix
MotoGP Ducati rider Casey Stoner of Australia, right, rides on his way to win the MotoGP Aragon Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Motorland racetrack in Alcaniz, Spain Sunday Sept. 19, 2010 (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) MotoGP Ducati rider Casey Stoner of Australia does a wheelie as he passes the checkered flag to win the MotoGP […]
Crash Karma in Afghanistan
Earlier this year Crash Karma blasted through town on tour and we went riding. Recently they were chosen to go to Afighanistan and entertain the troops with performances and a road hockey game. Their next show is in Vancouver, November 20 at the Red Room. Check out their website at www.crashkarma.com
KDSC Softail lottery has Kelowna winner
The fourth annual Harley-Davidson raffle fundraiser held by the Kelowna & District Safety Council came to a close on Father’s Day. On June 20th at 3 p.m., the winning ticket was chosen by random draw at the Boyd’s Father’s Day Auto Show in Kelowna City Park in front of dozens of hopeful ticket holders. John […]
Motorcycle Mechanics 101 – Bernie Ryan
Innovative Motorsports played host to veteran motorcycle mechanic, Bernie Ryan, Tuesday night and to a group of eager ladies that wanted to further their education about their bikes. Motorcycle Mechanics 101 was an informative 4 hour session that explained not only the simple maintenance aspects of looking after your bike but also explanation of mechanical […]
University of Gravel Roads
SouthWest Motoraad hosts Canadian motorcycle adventurer, Rene Cormier who brings an inspiring slideshow and talk to Kelowna showcasing his four-year, 154,000 kilometer, around-the-world motorcycle odyssey aboard a BMW F650. Location: SouthWest BMW, 3575 Alcan Road, Kelowna Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Time: 7- 9 pm Admission is free. Cormier, who recently chronicled his unique travels […]
2010 Superbike Championships
Ruthless Racing Inc., a company sponsored by Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada, will be debuting the XR 1200R motorcycle within the Canadian Sports Twins class this racing season. The 2009 West coast champion, Darren James, will head up the race team together with Dave Estok and Olivier Spilborghs. The team will race 2009 Buell 1125R bikes in […]