BMW Dealers sharpen skills with 1200 GS launch riding in Morocco
Professional development is key in any business. Corporations spend thousands of dollars on management retreats, corporate training with a goal to rewarding their dedicated work force. The motorcycle industry is the same in this regard – bringing together their dealers from around the world to training seminars in order to educate about new products. For […]
KTM Ride Orange Moto Tour hitting the road
Of all the demo days I have attended, KTM seemingly appears to be the only manufacturer that offers an off-road demo tour. KTM Canada announced today the dates and locations of their annual Ride Orange Moto Tour. I attended last year’s event at Bear Creek in West Kelowna and it didn’t take long for line […]
MotoGP season opener in Qatar
Alpine Stars ‘Checks In’ with Repsol Honda racer Dani Pedrosa with the first of a series of ‘Ask me something’ videos. The 2013 MotoGP season opener is just around the corner. Thursday marks the start of the season under the floodlights at the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar. Press Release from MotoGP: Yamaha Factory […]
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 […]
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 […]