By Marissa Baecker In all my adventures of riding, meeting this lady was a highlight. It is with a heavy heart that I learned of her passing but it is with a smile that I see her spirit has touched so many by all the online comments, gatherings, tributes and photos...
By Marissa Baecker There isn't much about Kim Coates professional life that you can’t learn with the click of a button. Such is the life of a celebrity in today's technological world. However, when I got talking to Kim on the phone, I didn't hear a celebrity but...
If you’re a Sons of Anarchy fan, then you know who Theo Rossi is. If you are unfamiliar with his work, Rossi is the actor who played Juan Carlos ‘Juice’ Ortiz in the worldwide phenomenon biker series Sons of Anarchy – a character that endured a lifetime of emotional...
By Marissa Baecker Riding through the back roads of Abbotsford, B.C. I passed an outdoor concert venue where I saw The Road Hammers in big block letters. My first thought, “They’re back together?” I knew that members of the band were big motorcycle enthusiasts. I...
You've seen it before - those with chrome running through their veins - paying homage in time by inking their skin with symbolic art that tells the story of their lives. Well Lonnie Hannah, senior layout designer for Indian Motorcycle, was next in line to show respect...
Each year when the bikes roll in for the annual Ride for Dad, I find one motorcycle that stands out from the rest because of the attention to detail in the customization of the bike. Last year, it was the Jamaica inspired Rastafarian Victory Jackpot painted by artist...
by Marissa Baecker While street riders are slowly making their way back onto the road, the dirt riders have been racing for almost a month and Vernon's Victoria (Tory) Hett is still setting records. Tory first appeared on my radar a few years back when she competed in...
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...
Daytona Beach, Fla. (February 28, 2013) – Daytona 200 winner Jason DiSalvo, Daytona SuperSport race winner Elena Myers, and Canadian stand-out Kenny Riedmann will converge at Daytona International Speedway as teammates for this year’s AMA Pro Road Racing Daytona 200,...
LOS ANGELES, CA - MÖTLEY CRÜE unveiled today the details of their 2013 Canadian tour, which marks the most expansive run of Canada in the band’s history. The tour will commence this spring with a total of 18 show dates spanning from Vancouver to Quebec. The tour kicks...
INTRODUCING: #52 - Lukas Pesek of the Czech Republic - Ioda-Sutter - TEAM CAME IODARACING PROJECT
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...
Latest press release from Dakar 2013 - stage 7 7th stage: CALAMA – SALTA Motorcycle rider no. 106 Thomas Bourgin (FRA) was the victim of a fatal traffic accident on the link route as he made his way to the start of the day’s special stage. The accident took place at...
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...
If you haven't seen the shenanigans of Triumph stunt riders Nick Brocha and Ernie Vigil, don't miss out on their live performance at the upcoming Vancouver Motorcycle Show from January 17 to January 20, 2013. To get a sneak peak at what they do, check this out:
By Marissa Baecker Last night, my work as a photographer brought me to cover the Journey concert. I remember Journey from high school but didn't necessarily consider myself a 'fan'. Their music dates back to the late 70's and like any other rock group, has had some...
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...
There is a new show coming to town and it may surprise you to know that a familiar face is behind the scenes. The Power Sports Adventure Show, paired with the All About Snow Show will kick off in October and invite the world of power sport enthusiasts. However new the...