Tough day eliminates riders at ISDE
By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, GERMANY – A difficult day of racing at the Red Bull Six Days has eliminated one member of the women’s Team Canada trophy team. Amber Giroux (above) from Grand Prairie, Alberta has ended her inaugural Six Days competition due to injury. The extent of her injuries is not known at this […]
France leads Day 2 of Red Bull Six Days
By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, Germany – As Day 2 of the Red Bull Six Days came to a close, France was still in the lead. As last year’s champions, the team is defending its title of the 36 countries represented. Leading the ladies was Ludivine Puy #501 (above) from France, followed by Jessica Gardiner #403 […]
The Amazing Red Bull Six Days Race
By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, Germany – As the Canadian women’s trophy team set out from the start gate at 9:03 a.m., we (my husband driving so I could hang out the sunroof and photograph) set out in our rental BMW 530 Diesel Gran Turismo. Just the two of us and our British accented on board […]
Team Canada “Ready to go!”
By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, Germany – The Canadian women’s trophy team takes the stage at the 2012 ISDE opening ceremonies at the Sachsenring in Germany Saturday, September 22. Getting ready for Monday’s start, the ladies will depart the gate together at 9:03 and make their way through the villages and woods of the former East […]
Red Bull Six Days kicks off tomorrow
GO TEAMS CANADA! By Marissa Baecker NURNBURG, Germany – Currently on the road in Germany heading to Dresden and the Sachsenring for the International Six Days Enduro competition. Canada should be proud that we have two teams representing our country at this international event. The ladies, B.C.’s Victoria Hett (a 2010 Mexico competitor), Alberta’s Amber […]
The biggest bike show on Earth
Sunday tailgating
In Germany, Sunday is the day to enjoy yourself. Put on your Sunday best, gather with family and friends, enjoy a walk and maybe even some coffee. There is no shopping on Sunday as all the stores are closed. (I do miss those days in Canada when there was one day to do nothing but […]
Europe v North America – Helmets
The modern leather vintage helmet. Protects your head better but still has that stylish vintage look. For those pilots who ride, there is a one helmet works for all. These modular helmets are designed like fighter jet pilot helmets. Very cool. For those times when you feel the force – wear your storm trooper helmet-lol. […]
Two Wheels Rule Amsterdam
It doesn’t take much time in Amsterdam to figure out that pedestrians are second class citizens and that vehicles are for the wealthy. Amsterdam may be globally famous for its Red Light District and Museums but what is most apparent in this city – two wheels rule! The Dutch are incredibly skilled riders covering many […]
Moto GP faces lawsuit in Texas
For Immediate Release Wed, 12 September 2012 Dorna statement regarding 3four Texas MGP LLC and COTA In response to 1993 500cc world champion Kevin Schwantz and his company 3four Texas MGP LLC filing a lawsuit against the new Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Dorna Sports S.L., a third party in the matter, wishes to release […]