September/October 2024
We ride the 2024 BMW R12 nineT and the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500, in addition to travel and educational features. Buy the issue...
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Product Review
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...
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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...
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Product Review
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...
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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...
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Product Review
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....
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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...
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...
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...
Read More-
Bike Reviews
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....
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Bike Reviews
Better 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...
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Bike Reviews
Evolution 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...
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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...
Read More-
Travel
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...
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Travel
Winding Road for the Next 1,000 Miles
Riding the Rockies and Ranges of the U.S. Northwest. Two hours of riding upriver had not narrowed the Columbia in the least. Interstate-84 hugged the south shore as cargo ships, cruise ships, barges...
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Travel
The Colville is Calling
Little traffic, twisty roads and scenic look-offs keep bringing this rider back. As the mighty Columbia River makes its remaining 1,200-kilometre journey from the southern edge of British Columbia to...
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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,...
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Product Reviews
TCX Comp Evo 2
Added lower leg protection for the rider with smaller feet. When it comes to dirt bike boots, you can say I’m particular. It can be tough to find the right-fitting boot with the appropriate support...
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Product Reviews
Leatt Neck Brace
Brace yourself to help prevent life-altering neck injuries. Ever seen a rider with an awkward-looking neck brace on while riding It’s certainly more common in enduro and motocross crowds, and...
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Product Reviews
The Original Bike Buddy
This kickstand puck is always with your bike It’s happened to all of us. You flick out your side stand and walk away from your bike only to come back later to find your bike on its side; your side...