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When I was first assigned to go to Daytona Beach, Florida for Bike Week, all I could think about was a whole week

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Canada may not be represented this year on the moto side of the Dakar Rally but the USA is offering up two contenders.

By Marissa Baecker Laguna Seca, California – The MotoGP is the Formula 1 for riders that represents ten countries, 24 full-time riders, including

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Los Angeles to Monterey for a MotoGP weekend at Laguna Seca Since the idea was first tossed around, I have been running about

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Professional development is key in any business. Corporations spend thousands of dollars on management retreats, corporate training with a goal to rewarding their

View Larger Map By Marissa Baecker LAHAINA, MAUI, HI – Helmet, boots, gloves, armoured leather jacket and jeans – the basics for any

By Marissa Baecker BADEN-BADEN, GERMANY – On Sunday, driving the countryside of Germany, you will find just about anything and everything as far

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

In Germany, Sunday is the day to enjoy yourself. Put on your Sunday best, gather with family and friends, enjoy a walk and

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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

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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

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What a Wicked Weekend – Part II – MotoGP

By Marissa Baecker Laguna Seca, California – The MotoGP is the Formula 1 for riders that represents ten countries, 24 full-time riders, including three from the U.S., and a race season that runs each year from April to November. As of 2013, there are three U.S. stops – Austin, Texas

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The Road to MotoGP Riding Ducati along the Coast

Los Angeles to Monterey for a MotoGP weekend at Laguna Seca Since the idea was first tossed around, I have been running about like Martin Short portraying Ed Grimley, “I’m so excited!” What am I talking about? An invitation from Ducati North America to ride the California Coast from Los

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BMW Dealers sharpen skills with 1200 GS launch riding in Morocco

Professional development is key in any business. Corporations spend thousands of dollars on management retreats, corporate training with a goal to rewarding their dedicated work force. The motorcycle industry is the same in this regard – bringing together their dealers from around the world to training seminars in order to

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Ride the Road to Hana when in Maui, HI

View Larger Map By Marissa Baecker LAHAINA, MAUI, HI – Helmet, boots, gloves, armoured leather jacket and jeans – the basics for any ride.  On the island of Maui, HI, however, helmet – optional, boots – if you feel like it, armoured leather – too hot – replace with sun

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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

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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

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