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
By Marissa Baecker 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. What is the difference between the Street Triple and Street […]
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 […]
2012 Honda VT1300CXA Fury
By Marissa Baecker If your looking for a head-turning motorcycle there is nothing like a custom cruiser to do the job. However, if your wallet isn’t exactly designed for the custom cruiser, then take a look at the 2012 Honda Fury for that custom cruiser look without the accompanying price tag. Pulling up along side […]
Westwood racing kicks off May long weekend
Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club is hosting the opening weekend Rounds 1 and 2 of racing, Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20. You can catch Round 3 on June 25 and 4 on August 20. Racing will take place rain or shine and apparently you will be allowed to ride your street bike on the […]
Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame tickets available
Montreal – May 18, 2012 – Early Bird Tickets for the Seventh Annual Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion are now available at www.MotorcycleHallofFame.ca, by downloading MCC_2012_Hall_of_Fame___Order_Form, or by contacting Daniel Tessier at 647.920.1334. The motorcycling legends and champions to be inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame on November 3rd, […]
2012 Honda CBR 1000R
By Marissa Baecker It has been referred to with a plethora of creative descriptions from street fighter to under cover supersport and after I rode the 2012 Honda CB1000R you can add one more to the list of cleverly concocted characterizations used to describe the bike – the Transformer. Stand before the bike and the […]
April Wine to headline 5th annual Ride and Rock
Downtown Vancouver needs visual to increase motorcycle parking
By Marissa Baecker As our world pushes forward in an effort to go ‘Green’, there has to be a balance between the campaigns and the realization of the ideas. Big cities like Toronto, San Francisco, Vancouver and Victoria encourage a reduction of the carbon footprint but one Vancouver rider is taking his city to task. […]
