From Tulips to Tail Pipes
By Marissa Baecker When we hear the name Vander Zalm in Kelowna, there is no mistaking the connection to the community. It isn’t the image of the political figure, former Premier, and face behind the anti-HST campaign – Bill Vander Zalm that comes to mind but more likely the catchy logo behind the Kreater Custom […]
2012 Triumph Street Triple R
Whether you like the retro-styling, the history or the modern technology with a historical flare, the union jack is back and Triumph Motorcycles are returning our classic favourites to the Canadian market and creating a few new ones at the same time. The 2012 Street Triple R embodies this perfect blend of tradition and innovation. […]
Visit Toad Rock and Talk Travel
By Marissa Baecker For the long distance traveller who aspires to cover great distances on a motorcycle, there is a weekend in British Columbia that draws like-minded riding enthusiasts. The riders that gather at the Motorbike Rally for Travellers are most likely member of the “Iron Butt Club”. The Motorbike Rally for Travellers, scheduled for […]
2012 Honda VT1300CXA Fury
By Marissa Baecker If your looking for a head-turning motorcycle there is nothing like a custom cruiser to do the job. However, if your wallet isn’t exactly designed for the custom cruiser, then take a look at the 2012 Honda Fury for that custom cruiser look without the accompanying price tag. Pulling up along side […]
2012 Honda CBR 1000R
By Marissa Baecker It has been referred to with a plethora of creative descriptions from street fighter to under cover supersport and after I rode the 2012 Honda CB1000R you can add one more to the list of cleverly concocted characterizations used to describe the bike – the Transformer. Stand before the bike and the […]
Downtown Vancouver needs visual to increase motorcycle parking
By Marissa Baecker As our world pushes forward in an effort to go ‘Green’, there has to be a balance between the campaigns and the realization of the ideas. Big cities like Toronto, San Francisco, Vancouver and Victoria encourage a reduction of the carbon footprint but one Vancouver rider is taking his city to task. […]
Vicki Gray of Motoress encourages women from the heart
By Marissa Baecker Today is International Female Ride Day. Each year, the first Friday in May is dedicated to women around the world who enjoy motorcycling. On this day every year women are encouraged to gather with one another and spend the day on two wheels. How did the day come about and who began […]
Hatton on a mission to complete Dakar
“I want to be a rock star.” “I want to be in movies.” “I want to play in the NHL.” All statements that we have said, dreamt about or heard one of our friends say. All three are attainable but require a lifetime of training, perseverance, family support and a whole lot of money at […]
2012 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom
By Marissa Baecker As I pulled the bike up off the kickstand and made an attempt to roll it back, it took all the strength I had left in my quads to budge the beast. Granted I was in a gravel parking lot and my belly full of one famous gigantic Tickleberry’s two scoop (www.tickleberrys.com), […]
Honda Shadow RS
The roadster style ride began making a comeback in 2010 and manufacturers jumped on board by re-introducing old model styling with modern day technology. Polish it all up, accent it with some chrome and retro colour and you have yourself a present day motorcycle in a vintage package. Introducing their 2010 lineup, Honda added the […]