Team Canada “Ready to go!”
By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, Germany – The Canadian women’s trophy team takes the stage at the 2012 ISDE opening ceremonies at the Sachsenring in Germany Saturday, September 22. Getting ready for Monday’s start, the ladies will depart the gate together at 9:03 and make their way through the villages and woods of the former East […]
Red Bull Six Days kicks off tomorrow
GO TEAMS CANADA! By Marissa Baecker NURNBURG, Germany – Currently on the road in Germany heading to Dresden and the Sachsenring for the International Six Days Enduro competition. Canada should be proud that we have two teams representing our country at this international event. The ladies, B.C.’s Victoria Hett (a 2010 Mexico competitor), Alberta’s Amber […]
The biggest bike show on Earth
Sunday tailgating
In Germany, Sunday is the day to enjoy yourself. Put on your Sunday best, gather with family and friends, enjoy a walk and maybe even some coffee. There is no shopping on Sunday as all the stores are closed. (I do miss those days in Canada when there was one day to do nothing but […]
Europe v North America – Helmets
The modern leather vintage helmet. Protects your head better but still has that stylish vintage look. For those pilots who ride, there is a one helmet works for all. These modular helmets are designed like fighter jet pilot helmets. Very cool. For those times when you feel the force – wear your storm trooper helmet-lol. […]
Two Wheels Rule Amsterdam
It doesn’t take much time in Amsterdam to figure out that pedestrians are second class citizens and that vehicles are for the wealthy. Amsterdam may be globally famous for its Red Light District and Museums but what is most apparent in this city – two wheels rule! The Dutch are incredibly skilled riders covering many […]
Moto GP faces lawsuit in Texas
For Immediate Release Wed, 12 September 2012 Dorna statement regarding 3four Texas MGP LLC and COTA In response to 1993 500cc world champion Kevin Schwantz and his company 3four Texas MGP LLC filing a lawsuit against the new Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Dorna Sports S.L., a third party in the matter, wishes to release […]
Fire burning in Peachland – BC Highway 97C
A pair of riders pull off to the side of road Sunday, September 9, 2012 as the smoke from the Peachland wild fire billows into the sky. High winds carried smoke down Okanagan Lake and quickly turned a beautiful afternoon into dusk. The burned out trees in front of the riders are remnants of the […]
Reflections from the road
As the summer winds down, the vacationers return home and the students head back to school, I find myself reflecting on my own experiences and the knowledge I have gained this riding season. Since I began riding, I have changed the way I drive. Being a rider has given me a different perspective on sharing […]
2012 BMW R1200RT
By Marissa Baecker I have always preferred touring on a cruiser. A cruiser allows you to sit back, feel the sun, load your bike and have enough metal around you that you maintain some type of false sense of security when you are on the road. For me, there was nothing like that rumble of […]