It doesn’t take much time in Amsterdam to figure out that pedestrians are second class citizens and that vehicles are for the wealthy.
I have always wanted to ride around the lake and last night was it. What originally started as a quick ride, just kept
While riding through British Columbia recently, I decided to get off the highway and try some back roads. Although I didn’t see any
For a spectacular national park, the highway on the west side of the park is not even close to spectacular. In fact, it
By Marissa Baecker For the long distance traveller who aspires to cover great distances on a motorcycle, there is a weekend in British
By Marissa Baecker As riding season approaches we [riders] are all dreaming about the day we are going to get back on our
By Marissa Baecker No one really needs convincing on how important music is in our lives. The Music Therapy Ride celebrates ten years
Students at Penticton High School held their prom June 29 and the evening’s festivities began with a parade down Main Street led first
The 2010 Canadian ISDE Team walks the Nations Parade in Morellia, Mexico.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
