2011 Ducati Multistrada
By Marissa Baecker The full Ducati experience begins from the moment you slide your arm into a fully armoured, Italian leather, snug fitting Ducati jacket, pull your full face helmet over your head, tighten the straps, and then work your fingers into slick leather gloves that form to your hands like a paraffin wax. Your […]
Can Am Spyder Roadster
By Marissa Baecker According to dictionary.com – mo·tor·cy·cle – noun – a motor vehicle similar to a bicycle but usually larger and heavier, chiefly for one rider but sometimes having two saddles or an attached sidecar for passengers. A Can-Am Spyder, “That’s not a motorcycle,” I thought. If you have ever seen a Can-Am Spyder […]
KTM 990 SupermotoR
By Marissa Baecker Motorcycle racing is a very broad spectrum varying from dirt tracks, closed circuit street racing, super cross, flat track. When you get to the top of your game, someone always thinks up another challenge. For example, NHL has the All Stars – testing the speed, skills and talent of the leagues best […]
Suzuki announces V-Strom 650 ABS for 2012
The Suzuki V-Strom is such a great bike and in 2012, it is just getting better. It has been ten years since Suzuki entered the adventure tour category with the V-Strom 1000 so to celebrate a decade, Suzuki is re-introducing the 650 as “The Comfortable Adventure Tourer.” Honestly, I don’t know how they made this […]
2011 Triumph Bonneville 800SE
By Marissa Baecker Some of the greatest fashion designers reflect upon time periods of the past. They take their favourite pieces for inspiration and then add in their take on the modern world and use the current technology to create a new ‘vintage’ piece even more spectacular than the original that inspired them. The designers […]
2011 Ducati Diavel
By Marissa Baecker For those of you that are vertically challenged, the 2011 Ducati Diavel is not only the perfect bike for size but with its three riding modes, offers a great ride for a variety of riders. The Diavel (the name derived from a Bolognese “Ignurànt comm’ al Diavel!” translated to “Evil, just like […]
High school Grad Class led in style
Students at Penticton High School held their prom June 29 and the evening’s festivities began with a parade down Main Street led first by a police escort and second by two Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Grads ‘make an entrance’ at their prom in their own style ride – convertible, flat deck truck, boats, skateboards etc. – the […]
Photographer’s dream job suits riding
By Marissa Baecker All our lives we are encouraged to follow our passion. If you love what you do then it isn’t really work right? Some choose careers for the salary and follow their passions in the hobby world. But, what if you could do both? Kelowna photographer, Tim Swanky, has found the key how […]
Okanagan Ride for Dad raises est. $24,000
The Okanagan Chapter of Ride for Dad was a great day for all who attended. Roughly 320 riders showed up bright and early to register and take part in the days events. The rough total raised through donations, pledges, sponsorships etc. was approximately $24,000. The Galz were there and so was one of the MotorcyDudez! […]
Important Notice for Victory Cross Country owners
A quick note on the recent recall to keep you up to date: Victory recently became aware of three reports of loose handlebar clamps on Model Year 2011 Cross Country motorcycles in the US. In each of these instances, the condition was observed and corrected by the dealer during the dealer set-up process. No accidents […]