Honda Highlights at Toronto Motorcycle Show
Professional photographer Jay Newman took in the Honda 2012 release event yesterday in Toronto. Here is what western viewers have to look forward to come January when the motorcycle show hits Tradex in Abbotsford. Check out Jay’s work at www.jaynewmanphotography.com
Arenacross returns for another series
By Marissa Baecker After a short hiatus, Arenacross is back for the 24th year and Round One, held in Penticton recently brought riders from all across the country. In the beautiful Spring temperatures you fully expect to see the RV city that pops up beside the dirt bike track but I was a bit surprised […]
ICBC VP Kellee Irwin elected new Chair of MCC
British Columbia ICBC VP, Kellee Irwin has been elected as the Chair of MCC. Here is the press release: Markham ON – November 18, 2011: The Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) is pleased to announce the election of Kellee Irwin as Chairperson for 2011 – 2013. Ms. Irwin serves as Vice President, Personal Insurance for […]
Kyle Keast at No. 1 after Rounds 1 & 2 Arenacross
Kyle Keast sits at #1 in Pro-Am Lights and Pro-Am Open categories after rounds 1 & 2 of Arenacross held in Penticton at the South Okanagan Event Centre. We caught up to Keast during warm-up for a couple of quick question: Question: Indoors or outdoors? Answer: I’m more of an outdoor guy but I’ve been […]
Honda offers surprises in Milan
At the EICMA in Milan recently, Honda announced the latest model to join their lineup in Europe. The NC700S (sport standard) and the NC700X (adventure style). The Canadian models will come with manual, 6 speed transmission and will arrive on showroom floors in the summer of 2012. An all new 670 cc parallel twin engine […]
Triump adds two more models in 2012
At the EICMA Milan bike show this week Triumph unveiled two new models for their 2012 line-up. The 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer adventure model with 1215cc (Marissa loved the TigerXC 800) – and the 2012 Speed Triple R 1050 cc (Jasmin was all over the Street Triple R 675). According to Triumph’s new e-zine – […]
Women Riders Council Chair publishes book
PRESS RELEASE FROM LIZ JANSEN – AUTHOR. Women increasingly discovering motorcycles as freedom machines Fifty women share stories of empowerment, adventure and self-discovery in new book Orangeville, Ontario, November 1, 2011 – In an age where businesses around the world are recognizing the economic value of empowered women, the cast of Women, Motorcycles and the […]
Great Canadian Bike Rally gearing up for 2012
By Marissa Baecker In certain parts of the Province, riders are preparing their bikes for winter hibernation while others are intent to continue riding through to the new year but a select group of riders in Merritt are busy organizing the second annual Great Canadian Bike Rally and as this year’s riding season in Merritt […]
Suzuki announces V-Strom 650 ABS for 2012
The Suzuki V-Strom is such a great bike and in 2012, it is just getting better. It has been ten years since Suzuki entered the adventure tour category with the V-Strom 1000 so to celebrate a decade, Suzuki is re-introducing the 650 as “The Comfortable Adventure Tourer.” Honestly, I don’t know how they made this […]
Okanagan Ride for Dad raises est. $24,000
The Okanagan Chapter of Ride for Dad was a great day for all who attended. Roughly 320 riders showed up bright and early to register and take part in the days events. The rough total raised through donations, pledges, sponsorships etc. was approximately $24,000. The Galz were there and so was one of the MotorcyDudez! […]