By Brenda Knight The 2015 Victory Gunner 'bobber' immediately catches your attention. The titanium metallic with the two tone black tear drop style tank sweeping to the single seat and full rolled fender give this bike that stretched out look. The black frame, engine...
By Marissa Baecker Since its 2013 unveil at Sturgis, SD, the Indian Chief has caused a lot of chatter. Daytona Bike Week was no different and after initially cancelling my ride due to rain, the sun came out and I rode the Vintage Chief through town to several thumbs...
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...
Meet Lawrence Ulrich - one of my media companions this year at Laguna Seca. New Yorker all the way and man, could he pick the wine! Lawrence got the opportunity of a lifetime to ride one lap around the track as a passenger with Randy Mamola on the Ducati GP bike. His...
By Marissa Baecker En route back to LA on the 101 Pacific Coast Highway, I could practically taste the fish n’ chips Jamie from MotoGeo had suggested in Morro Bay when ‘Life’ threw me a curve ball . . . .I crashed. There were a lot of different voices around me,...
Jul 27, 2013 So, hit the beach, had a smoke and a run for joy. I suddenly think it is time to head north. Ripped off on a motel, campgrounds full, they too are rip offs, will be so glad to get back to some sanity and will have to rethink some things about this mode of...
Tim, photographer and bionic rider, has once again split and hit the road for who knows where. There isn't anyone I know that logs more miles than he does and it is quite possible that I will catch up with him next week in California if his travels bring him to the...
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...
By Marissa Baecker When planning to ride to Hana on a recent trip to Maui, HI, I learned that the ride, although only 50 miles long, would take three hours as we tackled 600 hairpin turns, one lane only sections, over 50 bridges with little road maintenance all for...
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...
St. Bruno, QC, January 20, 2013 – Aldo Racing/KTM Canada rider Patrick Beaulé today became the first Canadian to complete the grueling Dakar Rally on both a motorcycle and in a car. The Quebec native rode a KTM 450 Rally Replica motorcycle to 62nd place out of 125...
St. Bruno, QC, January 16, 2013 – Aldo Racing/KTM Canada rider Patrick Beaulé continues to move toward his ambitious goal of completing the 2013 Dakar Rally. The Quebec born rider completed the 11th stage in 63rd place, moving up one position for 62nd in the overall...
Vancouver Island resident, Don Hatton, is possibly the unluckiest Dakar Rally competitor and by the updates coming in, his luck in 2013 isn't changing. You could say the Dakar is Don's personal demon that he intends to conquer. While reviewing the Stage 3 stats to...
CONCORD, Ontario (November 27, 2012) – For the past three months, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has been on the road sharing epic experiences with fans from all corners of the globe – from the Tibetan Plateau in China, to Sturgis, to Faaker See, Austria – to celebrate...
From the South shores of Montreal hails Canada's next Dakar competitor and is no stranger to the gruelling competition having completed the event in a 2011 as a navigator in a vehicle. But this year, competition will be slightly different as Patrick Beaule aims to be...
By Marissa Baecker From the air, there were barely any clouds, the water was calm and I could practically plan my route from the window seat of the plane. The boys from Savage Cycles in Victoria were kind enough to pick me up at the airport and bring me to my waiting...
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...
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...
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...
By Marissa Baecker SAXONY, GERMANY - A difficult day of racing at the Red Bull Six Days has eliminated one member of the women's Team Canada trophy team. Amber Giroux (above) from Grand Prairie, Alberta has ended her inaugural Six Days competition due to injury. The...