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Moments of Canadian Heritage
A ride into St. Lawrence River history. John Anderson, Jim Oliver and I pulled out of my remote cottage north of Kingston on our way to ride the Adirondacks in upstate New York. I have had a lifelong...
Read MoreSee the World Off the Beaten Path
Over 90 per cent of the world’s roads are not paved. Why limit yourself There are a number of adventure bike training centres in North America. We have a handful of them in Canada, including our...
Read MoreShop Disasters
Whether accidents are slightly humourous or of grave concern, great care must be taken with things that spark. There are chemicals used regularly in a bike shop that are combustible, corrosive, and...
Read MoreWingman of the Road – The Goose
Just like your best friend during a night out, this Wingman has your back. How many times have you planned a camping trip and compiled a tent, sleeping bag,...
Read MoreMighty Max
I want to preface this column by saying this is meant to convey a happy realization rather than a morbid understanding. Some of you may be familiar with Max Burns, writer and long-time journalist for...
Read MoreIncrease Your Riding Time
I think I’ve hit the trifecta. No, not the horses. Nor have I surreptitiously won the MotoGP championship, the WSBK title and Daytona 200. I’m a never-was when it comes to racing and I’d sooner...
Read MoreElegant Roadster
The bike that continues to celebrate 100 years of motorcycle production. Recently, in the south of Spain, I rode the newest generation of the R nineT, the R12 nineT, through the Andalusian mountains....
Read MoreMid-Sized Fun
An entry-level sport bike to grow in to. I still remember when I rode my first Ninja. Although it was only a 250 cc, I felt like the next Valentino Rossi...
Read MoreGreat Roads, Good People
Exploring mountain passes, national parks and the Black Hills. It was a single-digit morning. The dew was frosty, and I was hungry. As I transitioned bare arms...
Read MoreBetter Late Than Never
MV Agusta enters the ADV market with a very competent premium product, and with that comes a premium price tag. Some riders might not want to hear it, but adventure bikes are the two-wheeled...
Read MoreEvolution of A Lightweight Streetfighter
Don’t let the engine size fool you, this ride features big-bike fun. Since its introduction, the 390 Duke has become KTM’s “bread and butter” bike, outselling all other KTM models. Aside from...
Read MoreAll’s Well that Oils Well
Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. Let’s do the impossible right now and decide on the very best engine oil for your motorcycle. Engine oil is your motorcycle’s lifeblood. It has multiple...
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