Out of the box – into the dirt
By Marissa Baecker As I began packing up my gear and getting ready for some dirt bike riding, the aura known as ‘coolness’ came over me. Just the visual in my mind of those unbelievable motocross professionals ripping through the dirt and flying over those tabletops got my adrenaline pumping. The last item I put […]
See Blade a rider must have
As a snow skier, I have seen wipers for ski goggles that you wear around your neck, along with all the other gadgets on the lanyard, but this invention is just for the rider. These thumb size little blades are perfect for wiping your visor if you happen to get caught in the rain or […]
Channel your inner Emma Peel with Stella Vika from Alpine Stars
Riding motorcycles is not always the most glamorous hobby for the ladies. Trying to find layered clothing that addresses not only shifting temperatures but also has protective padding, is a challenge, at best. Most of the time you end up looking about 30 pounds heavier and, add your helmet, you look about as feminine as […]
New scala rider® Q1 and Q3 Bluetooth® SeriesCommunication Systems for Motorcycle Helmets
(Pittsburgh, PA – May 1, 2013) – Cardo Systems, Inc., the world’s market leader in wireless Bluetooth communications for motorcycle helmets, has announced two all-new additions to its scala rider product line: the rider-to-passenger Q1 TeamSet and the bike-to-bike capable Q3 MultiSet and Q3 Single. Replacing the popular solo, TeamSet and Q2pro products, the new […]
Freestyle Madness
Saturday June 8 at Prospera Place the best in MX freestyle, BMX freestyle, mountain bikes and street bike stunts will put on a show. A pit party is open to the public starting at 5:30 p.m. with track access and an opportunity to meet your favourite rider. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets on sale […]
Canada’s First Urban Enduro
Red Bull is doing again with Rocks and Logs – “Canada’s first Urban Endurocross” on Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Calgary, Alberta. This will be a custom track event designed by pro rider, Shane Cuthbertson. The design is said to incorporate technical aspects of endurocross as well as hare scrambles events.The course also incorporates various […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip adds The Cult
Sturgis, South Dakota (April 23, 2013) – The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® announces one of the most influential and well respected British rock bands to break onto the American Charts, The Cult, will rock the Chip’s Sturgis summer music festival Saturday August 3. The Cult is expected to bring trailblazing hard rock hits from the 80’s […]
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 […]