2013 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
By Marissa Baecker When planning to ride to Hana on a recent trip to Maui, HI, I learned that the ride, although only 50 miles long, would take three hours as we tackled 600 hairpin turns, one lane only sections, over 50 bridges with little road maintenance all for the pure enjoyment of earning our […]
Ride the Road to Hana when in Maui, HI
View Larger Map By Marissa Baecker LAHAINA, MAUI, HI – Helmet, boots, gloves, armoured leather jacket and jeans – the basics for any ride. On the island of Maui, HI, however, helmet – optional, boots – if you feel like it, armoured leather – too hot – replace with sun block and jeans – will […]
Testing in Jerez sees Bautista go down
Final 2013 MotoGP pre-test kicks off at Jerez
Race enthusiasts will be eager to take in this season’s final testing round for MotoGP this weekend prior to the season opener in Qatar. Reigning champion of Yamaha Factory Racing, Jorge Lorenzo said that whilst there was pressure on him this year to retain his title, it was something he has gotten used to, whilst […]
Indian unveils new Thunderstroke engine for 2014 production
By Marissa Baecker Daytona Bike Week is buzzing as manufacturers unveil new models, host demos and show off the latest technology while trying to get a jump on the competition with surprises slated for 2014. Indian Motorcycles has been diligently creating the all-new power plant since the acquisition by Polaris Industries Inc., owners of the […]
2013 Int’l Female Ride Day
Yamaha adds a new Star for 2014
2014 Yamaha Bolt The comeback of the cafe racer has opened the market up for manufacturers to return to their design roots with modern technology. Designed with a low seat height (27.2″ or 690mm), this bike will appeal to both men and women. It is a 942 cc, air cooled V-Twin, with a 5-speed transmission. […]
Ride for Dad Canada
LOCATION / CHAPTER 2013 DATES BRITISH COLUMBIA Comox Valley Saturday, June 8th Northern BC (Prince George) Saturday, June 15th Okanagan Sunday, June 9th ALBERTA Calgary Saturday, June 15th Edmonton Saturday, June 8th Rural Alberta Ride (Olds) Saturday, June 22nd SASKATCHEWAN Saskatoon Saturday, June 15th Swift Current Saturday, June 8th MANITOBA Manitoba (Winnipeg) Saturday, May 25th […]
MV Agusta raising its profile in Canada
Whether you’re a Justin Bieber fan or not, you probably know that the wee lad turned 19 last week and his dear ol’dad gifted him with a custom motorcycle – but not just any motorcycle. The Biebs was given an F3 675 MV Agusta – an Italian beauty that has only been available in North […]
Bieber gets a bike
By Marissa Baecker I know as a parent how difficult it is to buy gifts for my sons – correction – how difficult it is to buy gifts they will like – as all they seem to want lately is cash. Imagine if you were the parent of Justin Bieber? What on earth do you […]