Motley Crue opens throttle to Canada
By Marissa Baecker The last time a Crue tour came roaring my way, I was given the assignment to photograph them. After seeing the show element of their Carnival Tour, I certainly wasn’t going to miss the next opportunity for the photo assignment as they announced the opening of their Canadian tour about an hour […]
Marc Marquez takes Americas
The inaugural MotoGP at the Circuit of the Americas was held over the weekend and at just 20 years old, Marc Marquez became the youngest to take the pole position as well as the youngest ever race winner in MotoGP. Joining him on the podium was teammate Dani Pedrosa and reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo. […]
Ride n Rock at Kreater West
It’s that time of year again. Kreater motorcycles is hosting the 6th annual Ride and Rock on May 25 and 54.40 will be headlining this year.
Moto Champion, Victoria Hett, Still Sets Records
While street riders are slowly making their way back onto the road, the dirt riders have been racing for almost a month and Vernon’s Victoria (Tory) Hett is still setting records. Tory first appeared on my radar a few years back when she competed in Mexico in her first Six Days Enduro. After contracting Montezuma’s […]
Lorenzo starts MotoGP season where he left off – FIRST
Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo started his MotoGP™ title defence in the best possible way, winning Sunday’s Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar in dominant fashion as his teammate Valentino Rossi showed the world he was back on song as he and rookie sensation Marc Márquez fought it out for the final podium spots. As […]
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 […]
