Aiming to raise awareness of motorcycle riders, especially at night, a Vancouver-based group of riders organized a Glow Ride event last weekend. A diverse fleet of neon-glowing motorcyclists followed Benjamin Lin and Bria Yelland, the administrators of the .604 Motorcycles…
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Thirty degrees, sunshine and a cloudless blue sky spanning over the Pemberton Speedway lured several dozens of flat track riders from all over British Columbia to the track that is nestled among the mountains and the Sea-to-Sky highway between Whistler…
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Pitt Meadows Track Days: Hard Skills Learned the Easy Way
by Theo Birkner August 4, 2016You may fancy yourself a good rider. The truth is, you’re not nearly as good as you think, and this will become abundantly clear in a hurry when you attend your first track day. The beautiful thing is, that’s exactly…
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British Columbia is a spectacular place to travel by motorcycle, and a team of American travellers has proven the point. The group completed their BC road trip on two Triumph Tiger Explorers and a Landrover, stopping off at Squamish, Whistler…
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As a motorcycle instructor, there is nothing that I enjoy more than seeing my students have fun and safe experiences on their motorcycles. Group rides can be especially enjoyable and can enhance camaraderie between riders in a way that nothing…
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These four great photos have been curated from the City of Vancouver photo archives, showcasing a team of stunt riders performing at the Beatty Street Drill Grounds in 1937. The grounds have been used for many years for parades, fields and sporting…
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Man Was Born to Work Hard, But He’s Allowed to Love His Job
by Theo Birkner July 6, 2016Samson Lang works hard, and he loves it. Coming from a multi-generational clan of welders, fabricators and technicians, he no doubt raised some eyebrows when he donned a shirt and tie and marched off to climb the corporate ladder. Fortunately…
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According to this historical newspaper article that ran in the Kelowna Record on Canada Day of 1920, there were approximately 1,000 motorcycle licenses in force in BC at that time. Today there are over 280,000 active licenses in the province.…
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Leading Ladies
Leading Ladies: Suzanne Jolly of Squamish Motorcycle Festival
by Melanie Kage June 22, 2016This interview is part of the Leading Ladies series, introducing you to local women who are contributing to our motorcycle community and the growth of female ridership in BC. Name: Suzanne Jolly Role: President, Squamish Motorcycle Festival Suzanne, you are…