It’s Official! 2014 Indian line-up unveiled at Sturgis
Three models sport the new Thunderstroke 111 engine – Indian Chief Classic cruiser, Indian Chief Vintage soft bagger, and Indian Chieftain hard bagger Since the announcement of the Thunderstroke 111 engine and the showcase of the Spirit of Munro, riders have been eagerly anticipating the new lineup of Indian motorcycles. Since Polaris acquired Indian, production […]
Cal Crutchlow joins Ducati for 2014
2 August 2013 Cal Crutchlow with Ducati beginning next season Ducati has reached an agreement with Cal Crutchlow that will have the Briton campaigning the 2014 and 2015 MotoGP race seasons with the Ducati Team. Crutchlow will race alongside Andrea Dovizioso. The British rider and the Italian, who were team-mates in 2012, will work on […]
Marquez’ inaugural Laguna results in checkered flag
Marc Marquez has won Sunday’s Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, becoming the youngest ever back-to-back race winner in MotoGP™. The Repsol Honda Team rider extended his championship lead while LCR Honda MotoGP’s Stefan Bradl celebrated a first premier-class podium finish from pole position. Valentino Rossi held off Alvaro Bautista […]
Aerosmith, Toby Keith, ZZ Top, Kid Rock, John Fogerty, BuckCherry and more for H-D 110th
Press Release from Harley-Davidson: Stage Now Set For America’s Largest Labor Day Bash MILWAUKEE, WI. (July 9, 2013) – 100,000 thundering motorcycles. 60-plus bands, including three amazing headliners. A massive motorcycle parade. All the food and drink you care to have. The opportunity to ride Harley-Davidson’s all new Model Year 2014 motorcycles …free tattoos…custom bikes […]
Rossi back on top at Assen
The checkered flag in Assen earned Valentino Rossi his 80th GP victory and his first since 2010. Joining him on the podium were pole-sitter, Cal Crutchlow and record breaker Marc Marquez. What I find interesting, however, is that Jorge Lorenzo, after breaking his collarbone during practice, then undergoing surgery (I assume to place it), came […]
Lorenzo breaks collarbone during fastest lap
Day 1 of practice in the Netherlands ended abruptly for Jorge Lorenzo when he went down in what appears to be a wet day and broke his collarbone. Lorenzo registered a best lap time of 1’53.263 in the morning period, leading the way from Monster Yamaha Tech 3’s Cal Crutchlow and Repsol Honda Team’s Marc […]
Western Regional HOG Rally – Kelowna
By Marissa Baecker The sun will shine and the chrome will glisten as the ground begins to shake near the end of July with the roar of close to 1,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles and their riders descend upon Kane’s Harley-Davidson for the 13th Western Regional HOG Rally. This is a celebration of epic proportions that draws […]
Multi-Media Guides Augment Motorcycle Rider Education
June 20, 2013, Mono, ON – The release of two multi-media guides is a boon for new motorcycle riders and those contemplating solo travel. The New Rider Guide and Get Ready for Solo Motorcycle Travel, available in MP4 video and downloadable MP3 audio format, offer a convenient, comprehensive and credible solution for riders sifting through […]
Fast Freddie meets Marquez – MotoGP
Not long ago, Freddie Spencer aka Fast Freddie was a rising star on the world stage of motorcycle racing. Now, Marc Marquez is following suit and the two met face to face at the Alpinestars/Maxxess Megastore this past weekend in Bordeaux, France. Freddie Spencer’s (pictured left) career spanned 13 years, earning him 27 wins, 39 […]
Okanagan Ride for Dad – 500+
With over 500 riders the annual Motorcycle Ride for Dad was a huge success. We had great weather, great riders, some very cool rides (stay tuned for one in particular) and fantastic people. Photos are now posted online at www.shootthebreeze.ca for viewing and ordering with a portion of proceeds being donated back to Okanagan Ride […]