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…
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…
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…
This 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: Rosie Gabrielle Role: Photographer/Adventure Motorcyclist Rosie, we are happy to…
TheMotoSocial is a monthly event taking place in several major Canadian cities throughout the summer, and Vancouver’s first season on the roster has just ended. Riders, or people who are curious about riding, meet up for a couple of hours…
This 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)…
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,…
Motorcycle enthusiast Jeff Lum’s passion for two wheels runs deep; he started riding a bicycle at three years old, and by four he was already riding his first motorbike, a Yamaha YZ50 that was given to him by his father.…
Greater Vancouver designer Jeff Chung loves motorcycles. He loves owning them, riding them, working on them and even drawing them. But with a few motorcycles in his condo garage, he recently found himself in a tricky situation. He discovered that…