When I was in the Baja a few weeks back I had the opportunity to try out a new kickstand plate. Up to that point I had been riding with a Wunderlich version (put on shortly after I watched my little red 650 sink into the asphalt like it was melted butter), and wasn’t sure I would notice a significant [...]

Today I’d like to share with you a course that is very dear to my heart, and to be honest… Is probably responsible for keeping it beating up to this point. Commonly referred to as the ART course, Advanced Rider Training is a weekend of progressive skill riding that is offered to experienced riders on Vancouver Island throughout the spring, [...]

I don’t like tank bags… there, I said it. It seems I am one of many that have found themselves eyeing up satchel after satchel in the bike shops, contemplating the intelligence of packing one of these conveniently placed luggage compartments only to be disappointed. The disappointment arises from a multitude of issues: the cumbersome look and feel of the [...]

I’m a firm believer in adventure riding suits being about function, not fashion. Can you really get the best of both worlds? I am a skeptic; well at least I was, until I tried out the ladies’ REV’IT! TORNADO suit. The TORNADO pants and jacket were REV’IT’s conscientious answer to the hot tarmac and dusty byways of summer riding.  It’s [...]

Last Evening I was lucky enough to be among the 200 people attending ‘An Evening with Charley Boorman’ Organized by Duncan Motorsports, right here on Vancouver Island . Now, if you are unfamiliar with just who Charley is, you need to ride to your closest motorcycle dealership ASAP , and get yourself of copy of ‘Long Way Down’ and ‘Long [...]

We woke up this morning to the type of weather that would make most Vancouverites say “tut tut, looks like rain”, then store their motorcycle securely in the garage and settle down with a nice cuppa tea. But us, nooooo, pack up the panniers because today is the launch of GirlClutch Canada and nothing says Canadian girlpower like riding in [...]

The Crow’s Nest. The Highway between Hope and Princeton in one of my favourite rides, not only for it’s amazing curves and inescapable beauty, but for the sheer contrast in geographical makeup you can wonder at as you pass though the Coastal Mountains. But wait, I’m getting ahead of myself. First stop… Krispy Kreme Donuts… A detour of invaluable importance! [...]

Doing a tour, or even a day trip with another person can be a trying experience (especially when you are used to working on your own schedule). Ehem… ok, everyone knows I like to lead the show preferably if it the show of Sarah the Hermit!… However, I truly do believe that it is when traveling with another that you [...]

Thursday March 24th 2011 Last night I attended a Motorcycle Safety Foundation workshop called Street Smart, hosted by my local BMW riders club. It was a treat, lots of laughs and some very interesting learning material to boot! This particular session was #1 in a series of three, and focused on rider perception. I always enjoy small events and classes [...]

A friend in my local BMW Motorcycle club sent me this video yesterday…. wow, don’t I wish I could handle corners like that! <iframe src=”http://www.snotr.com/embed/6187″ width=”400″ height=”330″ frameborder=”0″></iframe> http://www.snotr.com/video/6187