Refresh Your Skills with Spring Training
By Marissa Baecker Bears are exiting their dens after hibernation and motorcycles are resuming their place on the roadways. With the rising fuel prices, motorcycles are becoming a commuter’s ride of choice. If you are considering taking up two wheels, we urge you to learn from professionals. Learning to ride is available to everyone and […]
Polaris acquires Indian
Polaris Industries Inc. recently announced the acquisition of Indian Motorcycles. This is big news in the U.S. but not so widespread yet in Canada. Polaris Industries Inc. – manufacturers of Victory cruisers and touring bikes – announced April 19 that they had acquired Indian Motorcycles Limited. While the announcement was not made in Canada, I […]
Travel tales and self discovery in Rest Your Head on the Wind
Susan Raby-Dunne is a modern day explorer. Whether it be geography from her motorcycle, history from the places she travels to, who she is with the feelings and experiences she encounters or uncharted territory that has yet to be seen, Raby-Dunne is ready to take on the world each Spring. Rest Your Head on the […]
Getting dirty for Cancer
By Marissa Baecker April is cancer awareness month the yellow daffodils are everywhere you look. One of the best cancer treatment facilities is located in Kelowna, B.C. and patients come from around the province seeking care. When you hear Ride for the Cure, you will most likely immediately think of two things. The first being […]
Whoops – Huck – Bump – the 101 of Motocross
No matter what age you are, the motocross principles are the same I have to hand it to motocross riders and racers out there. A day of riding at the track is physically and mentally challenging. Kelowna Dirt Bike Club hosted Moto 101 at Bear Creek MX track and I was graciously invited to take […]
Westside Road Sheep Herd alive and well – so watch out!
The first trip of the season along the every popular Westside Road in Kelowna and lo and behold the wild sheep herd is alive and well. Every time I was on Westside Road last season, the herd was hanging about just past Trader’s Cove. This time, the herd was on the logging road on the […]
2011 Suzuki King Quad 450
There is an unwritten man rule in my house that Sunday equals sports. I get it. I respect it. I’ll see ya later as I jump on board a Suzuki King Quad 450 and leave the men to their peace, quiet and remote control. There is nothing quite like a thin layer of dust and […]