September/October 2022 Archives

Higgy’s on the Track

One man’s way of giving back to the motorcycle community. Touted as Canada’s only year-round motorsports facility, Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit is a technical 19-turn circuit that is fun...

Sweet Surrender

Stepping into the future from the depths of the past. Somehow, I knew this bike would change my life the instant I laid my eyes on it. We come to sense these things as we get older. We grow sensitive...

Taking on the World

The Honda RC30 has gained legendary status over the years and, therefore, has become rare and expensive, at least for most of them. At the 2019 Mecum Las Vegas motorcycle auction, a 1988 Honda RC30...

TRRRT, TRRRT

We all dread the annoying sound of a dead battery. It can be rather disappointing to hear the distinctive “TRRRT, TRRRT” sound when you hit the starter on your bike. It can happen at any time,...

Aerostich R-3 Women’s One-Piece Suit

Aerostich is a leader in the motorcycle apparel industry, and its R3 Roadcrafter riding suit is arguably the most versatile and functional riding suit on the market. I was able to obtain an Aerostich...

Once is Not Enough

Stunning seascapes, twisty roads and pretty villages are a constant around the Gaspé Peninsula. The curtain closes after the final bow. All I can think is “I wish it wasn’t over.” That’s how...

Running A Rally

Motorcycle events are no doubt something our community thrives on. Of course, these past few years, events have been put on hold, but this year’s events seem to be bigger than ever. The motorcycle...

Dainese Museum

I hate museum tours. Invariably stuffy, more often than not pompous and, perhaps most egregiously, infernally boring. And for every Paul Smart 750 SS, there’s a bunch of Cucciolos, which, unless...

Hot Pursuit

A full-on touring bike that handles like a sportbike. More than for most other bike companies, the timing of the Covid-19 pandemic was particularly cruel for Indian. America’s oldest existing...

Bucket Lists & Travel Plans

Years of experience come into play when planning several weeks on the road. By the time you read this, I will be several weeks gone, lured by the call of the wild. Finally. Over the past decade and a...