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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...

Ancient and Modern

Creating a modern high-powered machine with the styling of a British classic. The Triumph Bonneville became a byword for performance upon entering production back in 1959, representing the epitome of...

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 because the kickstand had snapped. With...

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...

Faster Than Time

As Marc Marquez launches a 2026 MotoGP campaign with a 10th world title in his sights as the grid’s second-oldest rider, we celebrate some of motorcycling’s most evergreen racers. At 35, Johann...

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 taking initiatives to reintroduce smaller...

Thor Model 13U

Thor manufactured motorcycles for only a few years, making those that remain very rare indeed The pioneer years of American motorcycling from 1901 to 1916 saw almost 300 different manufacturers —...

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 Lifelong Dream Accomplished

The Baja Rally’s finish wasn’t without mental and physical anguish. Stage five promised a mix of fast, flowy and technical riding, with some tough navigation, and single track. And it was a...

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...