Out of the box – into the dirt

By Marissa Baecker As I began packing up my gear and getting ready for some dirt bike riding, the aura known as ‘coolness’ came over me. Just the visual in my mind of those unbelievable motocross professionals ripping through the dirt and flying over those tabletops got my adrenaline pumping. The last item I put […]

KTM Ride Orange Moto Tour hitting the road

Of all the demo days I have attended, KTM seemingly appears to be the only manufacturer that offers an off-road demo tour. KTM Canada announced today the dates and locations of their annual Ride Orange Moto Tour. I attended last year’s event at Bear Creek in West Kelowna and it didn’t take long for line […]

Honda CRF230 perfect adult starter for the dirt

By Marissa Baecker If someone had told me in my youth that I would be riding dirt bikes in my forties I would never have believed it. To a youth, forty-year-olds are, well, old, especially if you are a parent. Parents don’t do cool things – that’s reserved for kids and teens. Well I have […]

Whoops – Huck – Bump – the 101 of Motocross

Three dirt bike riders line up in the starting gate

No matter what age you are, the motocross principles are the same I have to hand it to motocross riders and racers out there. A day of riding at the track is physically and mentally challenging. Kelowna Dirt Bike Club hosted Moto 101 at Bear Creek MX track and I was graciously invited to take […]