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Shoei 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...

Due Diligence

It pays to ask questions to get to the bottom of all the problems. Martin, a friend of mine who takes on repair work at home, called me up recently to buy a KLR650 engine I was selling. He was tasked...

Finding New Ways to Race

I like to think I’m quite a multi-faceted person. I have hobbies, although they all include motorcycles — well, or dogs. I get a lot of joy from trying new things on motorcycles, and recently, I...

Experiencing Trials on the World Stage

There is huge learning curve when contesting international competition. Careful how much you commit to something. Don’t get too hooked. Don’t let your passion go too far. Because once you become...

Ferry Tales

If in doubt, trust others and just go with the flow. The first time I took the ferry across the picturesque Kootenay Lake, I was stuck sitting on my motorcycle...

Finding the Right Helmet

I’ve spent the last few years testing helmets. Big name brands (Shoei and Schuberth). Lesser marques (AGV, LS2 and Ruroc). I’ve worn them through the cold of late November backroads in Canada and...

Exploring Off-Highway Routes, Backcountry Style

Be honest with yourself regarding your trail riding skills before venturing off on multi-day off-road routes. Everyone has their own reasons for riding a motorcycle. For some it’s the feeling they...

Small 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...

Introduction 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...

A South African Motorcycle Camping Adventure

A three-week motorcycle trip from Cape Town to Durban burns indelible memories into the mind. Devouring my first kudu burger in Mossel Bay — the western starting point of South Africa’s famous...

Despite The Hurdles

Two months ago, Kayla Yaakov became the first woman ever to earn a podium finish at Daytona’s famed Speedway, putting her Rahal Ducati Panigale V2 behind only Josh Herrin and Tyler Scott in the...

Progress At Your Own Pace

Humans are interesting creatures. We strive and push ourselves independently, while consistently comparing ourselves to others. It’s instinctive: we look at others around us and consider whether...