Family Sunday in the Black Forest
By Marissa Baecker BADEN-BADEN, GERMANY – On Sunday, driving the countryside of Germany, you will find just about anything and everything as far as motorcycles are concerned. If you can put a plate on it, the Germans will ride it. Riding solo does not seem to be that popular as there were usually groups of […]
France takes 2012 ISDE title – Canada’s Hett finishes top 10
Victoria Hett of Team Canada – photo by FIM/Future 7 Media By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, GERMANY – First – Canada salutes Vernon, B.C.’s Victoria Hett as the only Canadian woman to ever complete the ISDE and this year ranked in the top ten and as well congratulate the Men’s Club team for completing the event […]
France increases lead Canada loses rider – Day 4 of Red Bull Six Days
By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, GERMANY – Despite the wet start, France maintain their stronghold on the top spot as the outright fastest nation in the event. Leading the FIM World Trophy competition, FIM Junior World Trophy class and the Women’s World Trophy classifications, there is little doubt that country will once again take the overall […]
France leads Day 2 of Red Bull Six Days
By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, Germany – As Day 2 of the Red Bull Six Days came to a close, France was still in the lead. As last year’s champions, the team is defending its title of the 36 countries represented. Leading the ladies was Ludivine Puy #501 (above) from France, followed by Jessica Gardiner #403 […]
The Amazing Red Bull Six Days Race
By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, Germany – As the Canadian women’s trophy team set out from the start gate at 9:03 a.m., we (my husband driving so I could hang out the sunroof and photograph) set out in our rental BMW 530 Diesel Gran Turismo. Just the two of us and our British accented on board […]
Team Canada “Ready to go!”
By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, Germany – The Canadian women’s trophy team takes the stage at the 2012 ISDE opening ceremonies at the Sachsenring in Germany Saturday, September 22. Getting ready for Monday’s start, the ladies will depart the gate together at 9:03 and make their way through the villages and woods of the former East […]
Red Bull Six Days kicks off tomorrow
GO TEAMS CANADA! By Marissa Baecker NURNBURG, Germany – Currently on the road in Germany heading to Dresden and the Sachsenring for the International Six Days Enduro competition. Canada should be proud that we have two teams representing our country at this international event. The ladies, B.C.’s Victoria Hett (a 2010 Mexico competitor), Alberta’s Amber […]
Sunday tailgating
In Germany, Sunday is the day to enjoy yourself. Put on your Sunday best, gather with family and friends, enjoy a walk and maybe even some coffee. There is no shopping on Sunday as all the stores are closed. (I do miss those days in Canada when there was one day to do nothing but […]