Taiwanese Grand Riders building legacy with Starr
This is a video that has touched the hearts of everyone who has watched it, evoked tears in those who can relate to it and still inspired others to face their own realities in style. One such individual is filmmaker, Peter Starr in California. When I met Peter a couple of years ago, he mentioned […]
Multi-Media Guides Augment Motorcycle Rider Education
June 20, 2013, Mono, ON – The release of two multi-media guides is a boon for new motorcycle riders and those contemplating solo travel. The New Rider Guide and Get Ready for Solo Motorcycle Travel, available in MP4 video and downloadable MP3 audio format, offer a convenient, comprehensive and credible solution for riders sifting through […]
Custom Harley-Davidson Gold with Black Ice
Each year when the bikes roll in for the annual Ride for Dad, I find one motorcycle that stands out from the rest because of the attention to detail in the customization of the bike. Last year, it was the Jamaica inspired Rastafarian Victory Jackpot painted by artist Rick Evans. This year, my two favourite […]
Fast Freddie meets Marquez – MotoGP
Not long ago, Freddie Spencer aka Fast Freddie was a rising star on the world stage of motorcycle racing. Now, Marc Marquez is following suit and the two met face to face at the Alpinestars/Maxxess Megastore this past weekend in Bordeaux, France. Freddie Spencer’s (pictured left) career spanned 13 years, earning him 27 wins, 39 […]
Okanagan Ride for Dad – 500+
With over 500 riders the annual Motorcycle Ride for Dad was a huge success. We had great weather, great riders, some very cool rides (stay tuned for one in particular) and fantastic people. Photos are now posted online at www.shootthebreeze.ca for viewing and ordering with a portion of proceeds being donated back to Okanagan Ride […]
Global FMX Freestyle Madness great family show
Event Review – Family entertainment with high flying Global FMX celebrities What do you want to do with your life? The dreaded question that is sometimes difficult to answer for any teenager but for professional freestyle motocross champions and Okanagan residents, Bruce Cook and Kris Garwasiuk, the answer is riding freestyle. The sport of Freestyle […]
Actor Jeremy Irons goes back to training after 20 years experience
The basics of training are so important that even seasoned riders (and celebrities) admit that they learn items in basic training that they didn’t know even after 20 years on the road. Check out this video where actor Jeremy Irons takes a BMW R1200GS and basic training from BMW Motorrad in Budapest, Hungry. His comments […]
Best of 17 years of performing into one show
Preview What do you want to do with your life? The dreaded question that is sometimes difficult to answer for any teenager but for professional freestyle motocross champion and Kelowna resident, Kris Garwasiuk, the answer was riding his motorcycle. The sport of Freestyle Motocross or FMX began in 1998 and one year later, a then […]
Alpine Stars Tech Air Race suit
Marc Marquez – Mugello Crash Information On Friday, 31st May, at Mugello Circuit in Italy, during the second practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, Marc Marquez crashed heavily, requiring the deployment of his Alpinestars Tech Air (airbag) system. Electronic data trace, downloaded from Marc’s system showing the key information sequence from the accident. Key […]
Ride for Dad presents funds to Cancer Foundation
As riders across Canada are currently taking part in the Ride for Dad prostate cancer fundraising and awareness campaign, the Okanagan Chapter of the organization presented the BC Cancer Foundation with a cheque in the amount of $16,657.00 from funds raised at the 2012 event. The 2013 ride is scheduled for Sunday, June 9, 2013.