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...
Sons of Anarchy’s Kim Coates – behind those blue eyes
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...
Badass chat with Son’s of Anarchy’s Theo Rossi aka Juan Carlos ‘Juice’ Ortiz
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...
Wheel with The Road Hammers and win a Triumph Thunderbird LT
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...
Indian Motorcycle employee honours timeless classic Indian with tattoo
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...
Turning Tin into Gold with Black Ice
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...
Yamaha Demo Tour Day
Vernon rider needs bigger trophy shelf
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...
BMW Dealer takes test ride 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...
Jason DiSalvo, Elena Myers and Kenny Riedmann Team Up For AMA Pro Road Racing’s Daytona 200
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,...
Motorcycle enthusiasts – Motley Crue announce Canadian Tour
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...
FIM Announces 2013 MotoGP Riders
INTRODUCING: #52 - Lukas Pesek of the Czech Republic - Ioda-Sutter - TEAM CAME IODARACING PROJECT
Patrick Beaulé Finishes Dakar with a Proposal!
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...
Beaule so close to the prize at Dakar
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...
Thomas Bourgin of France dies in Dakar
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...
BC’s Don Hatton struggles during Day 3 of Dakar
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...
EDub and Apex – infamous Triumph stunt riders – to appear at VMS
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:
A music and motorcycle marriage – Journey
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...
The Return Road to Dakar
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...
New Powersports Show has familiar face
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...