The Vancouver Police Department, with funding from the City of Vancouver, has added two new, fully-electric motorcycles to its fleet of vehicles, becoming one of the first police agencies in Canada to use pure electric motorcycles for police operations. “We…
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11 crashes, 5 injuries involving motorcyclists in Squamish each year: ICBC It has been said that grey-haired motorcycle riders don’t get that way from pure luck – they have skills and experience. Until recently those in Squamish who wanted to…
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BCCOM Advocates Lane Filtering Legislation in British Columbia
by Tara Borgstrom March 17, 2017This a guest post written by the British Columbia Coalition of Motorcyclists (BCCOM), a membership-based lobbying organization that promotes motorcyclists rights in the province of B.C. and represents the voice of BC’s motorcycling community. The British Columbia Coalition of Motorcyclists…
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Eyes on the Road: 8 Stunning Photos of BC Highways
by Megan Kaptein February 14, 2017Canadian groundhogs did not see their shadows earlier this month, so according to folklore, British Columbia may be welcoming an early spring this year. Shadow or no shadow, spring will eventually come; and it’s never too early to start preparing for…
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Leading Ladies: Founder of Vancouver Motorbikers (VMB) Neda Hamidzadeh
by Melanie Kage January 25, 2017This 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: Neda Hamidzadeh Role: Founder and Organizer of Vancouver Motorbikers (VMB)…
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In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the small Hawaiian island of Kauai is famous for being a surfer’s paradise. But unbeknownst to many the oldest of Hawaii’s eight main islands is a rider’s paradise as well. Nicknamed the Garden…
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If you’re looking for a truly wild, diverse and adventurous motorcycling experience, check out our backyard here at the southern tip of Africa. If you come alive in the majestic landscape of British Columbia, it’s time to get lost among Namibia’s…
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A World of Influence Makes for World-Class Bikes Hugo Eccles is British, married to a Canadian, lives in America and primarily works on German and Italian motorcycles. Outside of his shop, he’s a design consultant for international brands including TAG,…
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Video: LightMode Launches New Kickstarter Campaign
by The Motorcycle Hub November 2, 2016LightMode helmets has just launched an action-packed new video to accompany their second Kickstarter campaign. The Vancouver-based company founded by Thomas Plywaczewski, a graduate from SFU’s Engineering Physics program, creates glowing light kits that optimize helmet visibility using electroluminescent materials.…
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New motorcycle permit for people with disabilities launched
by The Motorcycle Hub October 24, 2016Thanks to the launch of a new motorcycle permit for people with disabilities, created by SPARC BC and supported by the provincial government, more people will be able to make use of designated parking spots, which will allow them to…