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What’s Around Us Rides Us
As a motorcycle instructor, and when teaching new riders, I review risk factors that can and cannot be controlled. Auto-mobile drivers are one risk factor we can’t control. Things we can control would be- increasing our visibility, slowing at intersections,...
Motorcycle Honeymoon Phase Over? What Now?
Motorcycle Honeymoon Phase Over? What Now? Remember how exciting it was when you started riding a motorcycle – and following that, when you bought your first bike? You felt life could not be better – you’re on top of the...
My Own Piece of Treen Motorcycle Gear – A Slice of Canadian Motorsport History
Treen Motorcycle Leathers Canada Does the name Treen ring a bell? If not, you’re not alone—most people draw a blank when I mention it. But if you do recognise it, consider yourself amongst the few in North America who know...
Japan by Motorcycle: From City Streets to Mountain Twisties
Japan by Motorcycle: From City Streets to Mountain Twisties Riding a motorcycle in Japan is, quite simply, heaven. On this trip I was on home turf machines — a Honda CB400SF and the Honda NC700R — which somehow made every...
Ride Manitoulin Island – A Motorcyclist’s Wonderland
Ride Manitoulin Island – A Motorcyclist’s Wonderland As any voyager knows, the secret to truly experiencing any destination is by following the lead of its inhabitants. This was certainly the case for the eleven of us, each on our own...
Throw a Turn: 600 Km in Costume on the Mad Bastard Scooter Rally – Blog
2017 Mad Bastard Scooter Rally It was the weekend in June when the summer solstice is expected. And on every second year, it’s the weekend I join in on the Canadian born – Mad Bastard Scooter Rally (MBSR) – as...
The Rider Summer of T-Shirts And Shorts
The Rider Summer of T-Shirts And Shorts – Blog Vicki Gray He passed me when I was in my car. We were on the city ring highway. He was on his cruiser wearing a beanie helmet, t-shirt, light cargo pants...
Ride Lake Superior on a Motorcycle. You Will Love the Roads!
Epic Motorcycle Ride Lake Superior Last summer I spent nine glorious days riding a Triumph Street Triple R around the complete perimeter of the greatest of the Great Lakes – Superior. Termed an Epic Motorcycle Ride Lake Superior, it truly...
Woman Power Joining FAST Motorcycle Race Training Course
Woman Power Joining FAST Motorcycle Race Training Course When you reside in Ontario or Quebec and you’re looking to improve your higher speed motorcycle riding skills or even get a motorcycle racing license, there is but one school, the FAST...
Motorcycle Ambulance Program Reduces Teenage Childbirth Fatalities
Motorcycle Ambulance Program Reduces Teenage Childbirth Fatalities In Sudan, according to the United Nations, a 15-year old girl has a greater chance of dying in childbirth than finishing school, but they have new hope of a reduction in avoidable deaths...
Iron Butt Long Distance Motorcycle Endurance Solo!
Iron Butt, Bum Burner, Saddle Sore – Long Distance Run! You’ve probably heard the terms “Iron Butt,” “Bun Burner,” or even “Saddle Sore.” They all refer to the ultimate test of motorcycle endurance: a ride so long that your seat...
Six Motorcycle Ride Escapes to Ontario World Class Curtain-Calls
Six Motorcycle Ride Escapes to Ontario World Class Curtain-Calls As I become more acquainted with Ontario’s roads, I’m finding it’s not just their diversity that keeps me riding along- it’s some of the very best home grown theatres and their...
