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 […]
Acclaimed racer, Misti Hurst, to host webinar
The Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) is pleased to announce an informative, interactive web conference that ‘will transform the way women motorcyclists prepare for each new riding season.’ Acclaimed racer and race instructor, Misti Hurst has stepped up to host the event taking place on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Shake out the Mothballs and Get […]
Environmentally concerned should advocate for awareness signs
Closet environmentalists put their finger on their verbal trigger when ATV’s are about. A recent photography I published showed a rider going through water. Everyone was quick to jump to conclusions that it was a creeek, the rider was destroying a creek bed etc. What they didn’t see was that after 5 days straight of […]
Big Boss unveils the 2011 Harley-Davidson Blackline
Malcolm Hunter (L), President and CEO of Deeley Harely-Davidson Canada, together with Darren James (R), owner of Ruthless Racing Inc. (supported by Harley-Davidson) and former Canadian Thunder Champion unveil the 2011 Blackline, the newest model of the 2011 Harley-Davidson line up at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show. In the official press release, Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada outlined […]
HD Wheelie Machine – too much fun!
Meet Bryan Jagger, cross-country traveler with Harley-Davidson and creator of the Wheelie Machine! That’s right. This brand new HD 1200, shown here at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show, allows people to experience a wheelie in a safe environment. This little creation was four years in the making and well, I had to try it. I am […]
Buckcherry bandmates unwind on bikes
I recently caught up with Keith Nelson, guitarist and co-founder of Buckcherry. I have photographed him on stage when the band has been on tour. What you may not know about Nelson is that he is addicted to bikes. “I fancy an older Harley-Davidson motorcycle. I’ve got a bit of a collection going on. I’ve […]
Bill 14 — 2010: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2010
This is a hot topic on everyone’s mind. In April 2010 a press release was issued advising of changes to the B.C. MVA and Bill 14 passed third reading in May of 2010: B.C.’S MOTOR VEHICLE ACT TO CHANGE VICTORIA – The Province introduced a number of changes to the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) today […]
Get comfortable before you leave the showroom with the new Fit Shop
I suggest that you try out one or more bikes before making a new bike purchase to make sure it is the right model for you and your body type. There is nothing worse than buying the bike of your dreams only to realize that you can’t ride it very long because of sore joints, […]