November/December 2026
We bring you a test ride of the 2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid. This highly updated version of the regular Ténéré 700 sets a new bar for mid-sized ADV...
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November/December 2026Ready to Take on The World
Yamaha has added some serious upgrades to the basic Ténéré 700. The Ténéré 700 is a bike admired by most avid Adventure riders for its minimal tech,...
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November/December 2026Harsh Conditions and Harsh Reactions
It’s been another rough fire season here in British Columbia, with a burst of wildfires in the interior resulting in an off-road recreational vehicle ban for southern British Columbia to minimize...
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November/December 2026Exploring the Western Side of Newfoundland
Arctic air and cold fog couldn’t stop this adventurer from his intended destination. I’d left Happy Valley-Goose Bay in early evening. Staying indoors in...
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November/December 2026Curves? I’ll Give You Curves
Mexico is a riot for the senses, and straight roads are not included f course I can find a radiator cap for you. Give me 10 minutes. I am a Mex I can, not a Mex I can’t.” Ten minutes later,...
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November/December 2026Fighting Corrosion
Prevention is key to your bike’s longevity. If you ride in Canada, you hate this time of year. The season is winding down and it’s time to put your bike away for the winter. You’re probably...
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November/December 2026Schuberth C5ANC Helmet
Cutting-edge noise cancellation allows you to ditch the ear plugs, if your pockets are deep enough. The question I get asked most when other motorcyclists...
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November/December 2026Challenging the Dempster
It pays to make the right decisions in the battle of motorcycle versus Mother Nature. The rain was steady. It wasn’t a hard downpour, but that consistent fine precipitation that soaks you to your...
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November/December 2026A Lifetime of Involvement
Outlaw Dave has been riding for over 70 years, and has championed the sport of trials in Western Canada for over five decades Trials riding is a niche sport with a long history dating to the early...
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More Than A Logo: Sharing The Story of Canadian Motorcycling
This year marks the Canadian Motorcycle Association’s 80th anniversary. For eight decades, the CMA has been advocating for riders, supporting competition, promoting safety, and bringing together...
Impact Protection or Abrasion Resistance?
There’s a bit of a battle going in British motorcycling. No, I’m not talking about aging ex-MotoGPer Scott Redding trying to reclaim former glory by stealing the British Superbike championship...
Ready to Take on The World
Yamaha has added some serious upgrades to the basic Ténéré 700. The Ténéré 700 is a bike admired by most avid Adventure riders for its minimal tech,...
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Bike ReviewsWhy Mess with a Good Thing
Twenty-seven years and still going strong, Suzuki’s venerable 650 V-twin is powering another model. There are a number of motorcycle engines that manufacturers have gotten right the first time...
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Bike ReviewsSmall on Displacement, Big on Retro
Triumph has its roots steeped in race history; these two new models pay respect to the machines that preceded them. The new movement of motorcycle brands taking initiatives to reintroduce smaller...
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Bike ReviewsIntroduction to Adventure
A non-intimidating ADV bike for those ready to try something a little different. Adventure riding is very gratifying, but for many riders it can also be intimidating, especially if said riders...
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Exploring the Western Side of Newfoundland
Arctic air and cold fog couldn’t stop this adventurer from his intended destination. I’d left Happy Valley-Goose Bay in early evening. Staying indoors in...
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TravelCurves? I’ll Give You Curves
Mexico is a riot for the senses, and straight roads are not included f course I can find a radiator cap for you. Give me 10 minutes. I am a Mex I can, not a Mex I can’t.” Ten minutes later,...
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TravelChallenging the Dempster
It pays to make the right decisions in the battle of motorcycle versus Mother Nature. The rain was steady. It wasn’t a hard downpour, but that consistent fine precipitation that soaks you to your...
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TravelPeople Over Politics
People around the world are friendly, and those south of the border are no different. When a friend visits you from Belize and says let’s go for a ride, you don’t refuse. Not really. Not even...
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Schuberth C5ANC Helmet
Cutting-edge noise cancellation allows you to ditch the ear plugs, if your pockets are deep enough. The question I get asked most when other motorcyclists...
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Product ReviewsMoto Laverda
How much do you know about this obscure Italian marque Moto Laverda was a glorious but relatively small Italian manufacturer which made a significant mark on the global motorcycle market during its...
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Product ReviewsAvon Spirit ST Tires
A longtime favourite brand still provides consistent results. Every rider has a favourite tire. Marc Marquez loves Michelins, all seven of his MotoGP titles coming on French rubber. Three-time...
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Product ReviewsShoei Neotec 3 Versus Schuberth C5
Even the best helmets on the market aren’t perfect for everyone. Considering I just penned a paean (see The Last Word, page 68) to the primacy of fit as criteria for choosing one motorcycle helmet...
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