Each day I get a chuckle. From Facebook messages to personal encounters, it’s the same thing. Men everywhere are looking for the holy grail of a woman. A woman who can shred, bike, fish and, well, basically be a tough, awesome nature girl. Fellas, I’m thinking you’re doing it wrong.
by Trish DrinkleStories
Many a frustrated buyer and seller have been born in the game of selling and purchasing motorsport toys. Many of these frustrations can be eliminated simply by understanding how the process works—especially if you intend on doing a trade-in.
by Trish DrinkleIf you like watching Sons of Anarchy, there’s a good chance you’ll like the new Warlocks Rising TV series. The series, which premieres on the U.S. cable network Discovery Channel on July 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, is a documentary about the Warlocks Motorcycle Club.
by Kirsten ArmlederIf you’re a fan of Tucker Hibbert, you’ll probably want to be tuned in to FUEL TV and NBC in the afternoon of July 6, 2013. Why? It’s the RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan, and that’s when Hibbert makes his first debut of the 2013 pro motocross season.
by Kirsten ArmlederThis team of professional sportbike freestyle riders spend hours perfecting their tricks—which include wheelies, stoppies and burnouts—and, contrary to public belief, they do it in the safety of closed lots, not on the streets.
by Kirsten ArmlederLearning to ride a motorcycle at the age of 57 opened up a whole new world for successful business consultant Linda Crill. She has written a book, "Blind Curves," about her experience.
by Marie MilnerA few times, while being interviewed, I’ve been asked the question, “Why do you ride?” Usually, I’d give great thought to the question and try to answer with something profound, something deep. Today I can tell you why I went for a ride. It’s not super deep or profound; it’s pretty simple, in fact.
by Trish DrinkleThe second round of the Royal Distributing Canadian Cross Country Series was hosted by the Lethbridge Motorcycle Club in a historic location of the Porcupine Hills, Alberta. The foothills of the Rocky Mountain area provides an epic balance of elevation change and smooth, flowing trails.
Coming into the 2013 Monster Energy Canadian Nationals, I suspected this might ultimately be remembered as “The Year of the Ringers.”
by Jim MuirAt Canada’s first urban endurocross—the Red Bull Rocks and Logs in Calgary, Alberta, on May 26, 2013—Team Husqvarna’s Cory Graffunder made it known that he was back home in Canada by claiming first place in the pro category. Until then, it had been four years since Graffunder made tracks on Canadian soil.
by Kirsten ArmlederIf you try to recreate a life, disappointment is guaranteed. You cannot capture the best parts about a life you’ve left and somehow transform the path before you. I know this for certain. It will frustrate you. I’ve spent many times in the tub with the lights off, like I did at Awesomeland, but sitting in the dark doesn’t bring back the past.
by Trish DrinkleSaturday evening (June 15, 2013) - at the historic Maggiora circuit for the Italian Grand Prix - saw the brand new 2014 YZ450F and 250F unveiled to the international press and many local fans with the factory Monster Energy team given the honour of uncovering the progressive new technology for the first time in Europe.
BRP has expanded its line of Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side vehicles with the addition of a four-seater, new X packages, all-new Tri-mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) and new colour schemes. The Can-Am Commander family of side-by-side vehicles will also feature Tri-Mode DPS and the all-new Commander XT-P package. For 2014, the full line of Can-Am side-by-side vehicles and ATVs continues to deliver class-leading performance, precision-engineered handling and driver-focused designs.
This past weekend marked the 65th Annual Piston Run, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club in the coastal mountains just outside of Chilliwack, B.C.
Mother Nature played havoc as heavy rains pummelled the Calgary, Alberta, area late last week, threatening Red Bull’s Rocks and Logs event—Canada’s first Urban EnduroCross.