It’s well known in the motorcycle industry that the number of female riders is growing. But just how much? According to statistics from ICBC, the number of female riders in British Columbia was at an all-time high in 2015 with…
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Like many on this earth, TJ Schneider wants the world’s men and women to look and feel good when they’re going about their day. Even more so, his life and passions revolve around vintage motorcycles, and he is firm in…
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Today concludes Motorcycle Safety Awareness month in British Columbia and throughout most of Canada, but the need for motorcycle awareness does not stop here. On average there are 2,200 crashes in British Columbia annually, and typically the summer months see the…
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The Diamond Rally is an annual cruise with a cause that offers supercar and motorcycle enthusiasts an opportunity to showcase their luxury vehicles while raising funds for select Canadian charities. This year’s ride took place on May 14, beginning at…
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FeaturedTravel
1,100 Kilometres in 36 Hours
A Loop Around Southwestern British Columbia
by Theo Birkner May 14, 2016The city of Vancouver and the province of British Columbia have topped many lists of the world’s best places to live. Vancouverites are a spoiled bunch: parklands and forested areas abound within the city limits; sun-seekers fill up the beaches…
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EntertainmentFeatured
Video: Behind the scene of Deadpool’s motorcycle chase in Vancouver
by Megan Kaptein May 13, 20162015 contained some notable motorcycle scenes in film, including the cafe racers in Mad Max: Fury Road and the chase scene in Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (with Tom Cruise doing his own stunts). And let’s not forget about Deadpool’s opening…
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Picture this: a young man walks into a motorcycle dealership. He has just passed his written motorcycle test a couple of hours earlier and is about to purchase his first motorcycle. A 1000cc sport bike has caught his attention. Any…
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FeaturedProfiles
Shop Tour: Shail’s Motorcycles A Peek Into One Man’s Passion
by Theo Birkner May 9, 2016My BMW R100/7 is 38 years old now, and Shail Sharma had already been working on Beemers for three years when it came out. Shail is the longstanding owner of Shail’s Motorcycles and Greater Vancouver’s (if not Western Canada’s) elder…
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Photos by Shawn Mansouri On May 1st, the Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show ‘N Shine celebrated its 30th year at the Cloverdale Fair Grounds. The event, which is the biggest event of its kind in Western Canada…