Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida
When I was first assigned to go to Daytona Beach, Florida for Bike Week, all I could think about was a whole week of loud posturing pipes? I am not a ‘biker’ by the stereotypical definition. I don’t believe loud pipes save lives. I don’t have any tatoos. I no longer own a Harley (although […]
2014 Triumph Thunderbird LT – First Ride of Daytona Bike Week
It is easy to confuse the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird LT (long touring), a European import, with its North American cruiser cousins during Bike Week at Daytona Beach, FL. In fact, the Triumph measures up so closely that when I returned from my beach side table of the Ocean Deck restaurant (after having devoured the best […]
Indian Motorcycle employee honours timeless classic Indian with tattoo
You’ve seen it before – those with chrome running through their veins – paying homage in time by inking their skin with symbolic art that tells the story of their lives. Well Lonnie Hannah, senior layout designer for Indian Motorcycle, was next in line to show respect for the legendary motorcycle he grew up with […]
Nitro Circus FMX performer, Bruce Cook, injured during world record double front flip attempt
Nitro Circus FMX athlete Bruce Cook misses landing of world record attempt double front flip suffering serious injury.
2014 Dakar Rally kicks off in Argentina
Canada may not be represented this year on the moto side of the Dakar Rally but the USA is offering up two contenders. First time participant, No. 167, Peter Hardy of California, a firefighter riding a 450 Rally Replica KTM, hopes he has what it takes just to finish his first effort at this grueling […]
Zero Electric Offers Economical Future of Policing
Zero Electric motorcycle has sold the San Mateo Police Department a 2013 bike for their patrol.
Alpinestars Stella line of protective wear minimizes impact from injury in motorcycle crash
“She must have been wearing some good gear!” Alpinestars Stella ladies lineup designed to protect while looking stylish. En route back to LA on the 101 Pacific Coast Highway, I could practically taste the fish n’ chips Jamie from MotoGeo had suggested in Morro Bay when ‘Life’ threw me a curve ball . . . […]
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 […]
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 […]
FMX riders Bruce Cook and Kris Garwasiuk make appearance at BC Motocross Championships
Famous FMX riders return home to promote new show FMX riders, Bruce Cook and Kris Garwasiuk, are local Okanagan riders who have made their mark on the International ramp of freestyle motocross and were spotted taking in the activities at the British Columbia Motocross Championships at Bear Creek MX track in West Kelowna, BC. Freestyle […]