September/October 2024 Archives

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...

See 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...

Shop 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...

Wingman 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,...

Mighty 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...

Increase 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...

Elegant 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....

Mid-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...

Great 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...