In celebration of International Women’s Day today, Megan Kaptein has announced a new series, “Trailblazers,” on her YouTube channel. This series shines a spotlight on five remarkable women within British Columbia’s motorcycle community who are carving their own paths and…
So you want to get a bike, hey? Sounds great! Hang on though… Before you can channel Valentino Rossi or the fine folks from Easy Rider, you’ll need the piece of paper that actually lets you ride on the road.…
One of Canada’s earliest trans-continental pioneers was J. Graham Oates who travelled from coast to coast on his 497cc Ariel motorcycle. In 1928 he became the first person to cross Canada on rubber tires. Oates was born James Walter Graham…
We all dread these rainy spring days, when it’s too nasty to ride your bike. Thanks to the fine storytellers of our world, however, all is not lost, and there is a slew of great motorcycle reading and watching to…
A short motorcycle journey into the heart of Transylvania When I ask Christian, the ponytailed Romanian who is preparing my rental motorcycle, about his favourite place to ride in Romania, he replies deadpan, “Everywhere”. A few weeks earlier, before researching…
When I met Gabriel Forest Khouth in Vancouver in 1988, I couldn’t have imagined the friendship that would have followed. That day, we were both 15 years old, and auditioning for an independent film. My first impression upon meeting this…
“I always knew that I would be a rider. I’d ride on the back of my Dad’s bike when I was young, and he taught me how to drive heavy equipment. I just always knew. And back when I was…
Riding a motorcycle for the first time can be a life-changing experience. It suddenly opens a door to new adventures, making new friends and enjoying the scenery of a road trip from a different perspective. However, riding a motorcycle can…
One million Canadian motorcyclists are back on the roads and trails. May signals the arrival of warmer weather and the official launch of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. This year, the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) is reminding all drivers that…
Over a dozen motorcycles lined up along West 8th Avenue in Vancouver for the launch party of Jammer Cafe and Urban Garage on January 26th. The hybrid business opened its cafe and brewhouse in October 2018, but celebrated the official…