Personal Interest

URAL Motorcycle #sharethechair Award Winners 2018

Dec 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Love this happy pic by @mnnthbx. Our inaugural International Ural Ride Day was a great success and we’re already looking forward to next year! We are grateful for the Ural community who gave rides to […]

From A to B – MotoGP racing, behind the scenes

Dec 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The next time you turn on the TV to watch a MotoGPTM race, take time to appreciate the complex logistics operation that goes on behind the scenes. It’s more than just getting a few motorbikes […]

Dare you ride the Road of Death? 16 reasons why you MUST ride the Andes

Nov 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Don’t stop, keep moving… that’s the single most important piece of advice for anyone considering riding the infamous El Camino de la Muerte or ‘Road of Death’. Climbing to 4,600 metres and riding for long […]

Learning from the Greats – Isle of Man TT Master, Stanley Woods 1934

Nov 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRAND OLD MASTER There is an old Irish proverb ‘An old broom knows the dirty corners best’. This applies to the legendary Stanley Woods; whose 10 TT victories were unchallenged in the 1930s. In 1935 […]

Learning from the Greats – Sylvain Geboers Husqvarna 1974

Nov 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

BRAVE AND STRONG Late in his splendid career Sylvain Geboers switched to Husqvarna, hoping for success. The Belgian had never made it to the top of the podium, forced to be content with runner-up positions […]

Good Old Times Blog – The Silver Arrow – Street Pioneering

Nov 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Husqvarna Silver Arrow – one of the most famous and successful machines the Swedish factory ever produced. 11,300 units of the 175cc 2-stroke were produced and went on to win many victories on both […]

Top 1 Oil And Hunter Sills Racing Add Another Motorcycle World Record Of 226 Mph

Sep 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

TOP 1 OIL AND HUNTER SILLS RACING ADD ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE WORLD RECORD OF 226 MPH/ 363 KPH AT THE COOK TOP OF THE WORLD SHOOTOUT ABOARD THEIR BMW S1000 RR Uyuni, Bolivia July 18, […]

Sam Lewitt to create BMW Open Work 2018. Artwork inspired by BMW technology to premiere at Frieze London

Sep 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

London/Munich. BMW and Frieze continue theirlong-term partnership with the major artistic initiative BMW Open Workby Frieze. Curated by Attilia Fattori Franchini, the initiative bringstogether art, design and technology in pioneering multi-platformformats. The artist chosen to […]

Glemseck 101 2018. Three days of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Aug 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

On August 31st 2018, Glemseck 101 enters the next round. The event has become established as a constant within the European Café Racer scene. Every year, thousands of visitors head to Leonberg near Stuttgart with […]

Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours – Looking for adventure? We know where to find it.

Aug 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

There is nothing like riding new roads, discovering new sites, meeting new friends and having fun; why not do it all by motorcycle? North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and even Africa await you on […]

Join Yamaha Next Weekend at Japan Festival Canada 2018!

Aug 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Come celebrate with Yamaha Motor Canada at the largest Japanese Cultural Event in North America! The annual event celebrates Japanese culture, food, and technologies around the world and this year’s event marks the 90th Anniversary […]

2018 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: Demo Rides & Thrill Shows

Aug 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

August 3rd-12th 2018 : 10 DAYS/NIGHTS OF RIDING, FOOD, AND MUSIC 2018 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – 500,000 riders, concert fanatics, and street-food enjoyers attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally every year. Sturgis is located in the […]

RSD’s Moto Bay Classic, Joins Forces with Police Motor Skills Competition

Jul 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Our weekly rider inspiration story comes from the Moto Bay Classic event, why not get out there and see what happens when you combine Law Enforcement & Hooligans Join Forces for Three Days of Motorcycle […]

News

Show Me Your Boots! – Gear Talk Episode One

Jul 18, 2018 Carrie Leaverton

Show Me Your Boots! What are your boots made for? Nancy Sinatra would tell you they’re made for walkin’, but our boots are made for riding and that’s a whole different ballgame. For Show Me Your […]

The Dog Days of Summer #sidecardog

Jul 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Our rider inspiration story of the week comes a little early and it isn’t about humans, but our beloved motorcycling pets! If there is anything we can learn from our furry rider friends is that […]