2012 Honda CBF600SA – a mirage
By Marissa Baecker The mercury was hovering at 26 degrees, skies decorated with whispy clouds, no wind and several Osprey circling high above as I rode through the twist and turns of backroads farmland and orchards on the 2012 Honda CBF600SA. Piloting the Pearl Cool White with black/red accented CB600SA, the smooth handling mirrored the […]
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 […]
2013 Harley-Davidson Demo Day
KELOWNA, B.C. – The weather in Kelowna couldn’t have been any better for the arrival of the 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Kane’s HD in Kelowna hosted demo day Saturday, October 6 and with the sun in the sky, riders came from every direction to check out the new bikes.
ISDE 2013 – Italy
2013 MotoGP schedule released
FIM has released the 2013 MotoGP schedule – get out your credit cards! Click here to download 2013 Moto GP calendar FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix 2013 provisional calendar Date Grand Prix Circuit 31 March Qatar* Doha/Losail 14 April TBC TBC 21 April USA Austin 05 May Spain(STC) Jerez de la Frontera 19 […]
The biggest bike show on Earth
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 […]
Europe v North America – Helmets
The modern leather vintage helmet. Protects your head better but still has that stylish vintage look. For those pilots who ride, there is a one helmet works for all. These modular helmets are designed like fighter jet pilot helmets. Very cool. For those times when you feel the force – wear your storm trooper helmet-lol. […]
Two Wheels Rule Amsterdam
It doesn’t take much time in Amsterdam to figure out that pedestrians are second class citizens and that vehicles are for the wealthy. Amsterdam may be globally famous for its Red Light District and Museums but what is most apparent in this city – two wheels rule! The Dutch are incredibly skilled riders covering many […]
Reflections from the road
As the summer winds down, the vacationers return home and the students head back to school, I find myself reflecting on my own experiences and the knowledge I have gained this riding season. Since I began riding, I have changed the way I drive. Being a rider has given me a different perspective on sharing […]