UPDATE: FOUND – Top Shop Dog is missing
This is Kane’s Harley-Davidson beloved shop dog Crash. I received an email this morning that CRASH IS MISSING! This is the most loveable lab and the shop is desperate to locate him. He is wearing his collar with a phone number on it or just load him up and return him to Kane’s on McCurdy […]
Ride for Dad Sunday and raise funds for Prostate Cancer
By Marissa Baecker “An Army of Chrome and Leather fighting Prostate Cancer” is the slogan for the popular Motorcycle Ride for Dad and in June, 21 of the 30 host cities will be riding for the cause from St. John’s, Newfoundland to the Comox Valley of Vancouver Island. The Okanagan Chapter will ride Sunday, June […]
Rastafarian Ride
When a Reggae fan buys a Victory Hammer and sends it off to the paint shop, this is what comes back. There is no mistaking the uniqueness of this bike. Rick Evans is the airbrush artist behind this creation. He customizes everything from motorcycles to hockey goalie masks. In fact, one of the images in […]
Motorcycle Ride for Dad – June
The annual Motorcycle Ride for Dad is making its way across Canada. Rides are offered in 30 cities and there are various prizes to be won including a 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportser or a trip for two to Las Vegas. Collect your pledges and take part in a ride in your area. For more information in […]
Okanagan Motorcycle Ride for Dad donates over 10K
The Executive of the Okanagan Chapter of Motorcycle Ride for Dad presented the B.C. Cancer Foundation with a cheque in the amount of $10,343.00. The funds represent proceeds raised at the 2011 Motorcycle Ride for Dad and will help with research and treatment of prostate cancer. This year’s event is scheduled for June 10, 2012. […]
New BC Laws for motorcyclists effective June 1
VICTORIA – As motorcyclists gear up for riding season, the Province is reminding riders that new motorcycle safety regulations take effect on June 1. All motorcyclists and passengers in B.C. must wear a motorcycle helmet that displays the proper industry safety certification label. Helmets must comply with standards outlined by the United States Department of […]
Tsunami Harley to rest in museum
CONCORD, Ontario (May 25, 2012) – A Harley-Davidson® motorcycle, recovered on the coast of British Columbia after drifting for more than a year and 4,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean following last year’s tsunami in Japan will be preserved by the Harley-Davidson MuseumTM in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a memorial to the tragedy that claimed more […]
From Tulips to Tail Pipes
By Marissa Baecker When we hear the name Vander Zalm in Kelowna, there is no mistaking the connection to the community. It isn’t the image of the political figure, former Premier, and face behind the anti-HST campaign – Bill Vander Zalm that comes to mind but more likely the catchy logo behind the Kreater Custom […]
2012 Triumph Street Triple R
Whether you like the retro-styling, the history or the modern technology with a historical flare, the union jack is back and Triumph Motorcycles are returning our classic favourites to the Canadian market and creating a few new ones at the same time. The 2012 Street Triple R embodies this perfect blend of tradition and innovation. […]
Visit Toad Rock and Talk Travel
By Marissa Baecker For the long distance traveller who aspires to cover great distances on a motorcycle, there is a weekend in British Columbia that draws like-minded riding enthusiasts. The riders that gather at the Motorbike Rally for Travellers are most likely member of the “Iron Butt Club”. The Motorbike Rally for Travellers, scheduled for […]