To See, or Not to See.
Ahh, but what would I be doing if I didn’t spend as much time as possible trying to hurt myself? I, of course, would then have no words of wisdom to pass on to you fine readers. I wouldn’t be able to...
View ArticleRiding the Ice Roads in Alberta and NWT
Experiencing the far north to help the SPCA, in winter, on motorcycles? It was all awash of grey. I could only see the periodic wispy red glow of the taillight ahead of me letting me know we were still...
View ArticleKawasaki 2023 ZX-4RR Review
This more than adequate street bike really shines on the track. Only a handful of 400-cc fours have trickled into Canada over the last few decades, from Honda (CB400F Super Sport, CB1), Suzuki (Bandit...
View ArticleWinter Storage
Follow a few simple guidelines for a trouble-free spring start For many across the country, the time is coming to put the motorcycle away for the winter season. If you want a trouble-free start...
View ArticleRiding the Northern Florida Wilderness
In search of the wild saw palmetto berry. A planned ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway morphed into a southern detour after an invitation to follow the backstory of the elusive saw palmetto berry — a...
View ArticleA Rocky Adventure
Exploring the wonder of Southeastern British Columbia. It came out of nowhere. Dusk was falling and thick alders crowded the narrow gravel road. Traction was adequate, but when a grizzly bolted from...
View ArticleThe Motorcycle Wave
Just follow a few rules to be uber cool. I’d just bought my first motorcycle and was riding it home, exhilarated. Ever since catching the “two-wheeled fever” riding around on my dad’s dirt bike, I’d...
View ArticleSometimes a Third Wheel can be a Good Thing
Changing it up in order to stay in the wind. Riding a motorcycle is a thrill. It’s all about balance and power and requires a special skillset. With the proper training, enthusiasts new to motorcycling...
View ArticleQuadlock
Secure your phone with just a quarter turn and you’re ready to ride Let’s face it: Your smartphone is one of your most versatile and expensive personal devices: internet, email, camera, calendar, GPS,...
View ArticleBlack Doves Tank Graphic
Just follow the guidelines and some common sense and it might look better than new. It turns out the Twaron — i.e. ballistic Kevlar — in my favourite PMJ single-layer riding jeans is good for more than...
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