We got our hands on some new leather care products from Lithium Auto Elixirs, a company I’d never heard of based in Utah. Lithium Auto Elixirs is a relatively new company that is producing a wide range of auto care products to compete with the likes of long established companies […]
It was a cool-ish 6 degrees Celsius when our intrepid group departed Edmonton Thursday morning just before Canada’s Victoria Day long weekend. We’re used to this ‘cold’ weather. Most of us have heated grips, electric vests, heated saddles – all the modern gear northern motorcycle riders have to extend our […]
Every year, a friend of mine invites a group of his ‘car guy’ and motorcycle friends to his acreage, and generously hosts a breakfast. The by-invitation-only event attracts a number of hot rods, vintage vehicles, exotic sports cars, American muscle cars and a collection of motorcycles. Here are a few […]
Close your eyes and think ‘diner.’ What image comes to mind? For me, my mind ‘sees’ an old-fashioned long counter with round, padded, chrome stools, the walls lined with dining booths, and maybe a few nick-nacks like old photos and a few old time ‘interesting’ pieces of ancient equipment parts […]
A road trip to Canada’s West Coast is a trip I’d been (gingerly) bouncing off Ingrid starting in January-February this year. Ingrid is not a lover of road trips. She’s a hapless victim of easily induced car sickness, and is hardly ever enthralled with long distance travel by automobile. In […]
Every year, a friend of mine invites a group of his ‘car guy’ and motorcycle friends to his acreage, and generously hosts a breakfast. The by-invitation-only event attracts a number of hot rods, vintage vehicles, exotic sports cars, American muscle cars and a collection of motorcycles. Here are a few […]
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The second new pair of moto boots I bought at last year’s big “Black Friday” sale was this lightweight pair of mesh, waterproof, full height touring boots intended for hot weather riding. I’d been eyeing mesh boots for some time, but my bargain-hunting self was put off by my perception […]
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Close your eyes and think ‘diner.’ What image comes to mind? For me, my mind ‘sees’ an old-fashioned long counter with round, padded, chrome stools, the walls lined with dining booths, and maybe a few nick-nacks like old photos and a few old time ‘interesting’ pieces of ancient equipment parts […]
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It was a cool-ish 6 degrees Celsius when our intrepid group departed Edmonton Thursday morning just before Canada’s Victoria Day long weekend. We’re used to this ‘cold’ weather. Most of us have heated grips, electric vests, heated saddles – all the modern gear northern motorcycle riders have to extend our […]
continue readingThe second new pair of moto boots I bought at last year’s big “Black Friday” sale was this lightweight pair of mesh, waterproof, full height touring boots intended for hot weather riding. I’d been eyeing mesh boots for some time, but my bargain-hunting self was put off by my perception […]
Forced isolation is an opportunity to explore internet (shopping, right?) and YouTube to entertain ourselves while we’re advised to “Stay home. Stay safe.” (Which is unquestionably good advice.) Here is a short list of stuff you’ll find really entertaining, whether you are motorcycle- or car-centric. All are found on YouTube. […]
I am genetically hardwired to be irresistibly drawn to deals. I can’t not get sucked into stuff that’s been discounted. That’s especially true when it comes to motorcycle gear. Last year, local powersports dealer Argyll Motorsports, advertised a big Black Friday sale. For the first time, this retailer had substantially […]
Footwear is one of the lowest priority pieces of protective gear for many motorcyclists. Helmets and jackets are usually the first priorities. I had been on the lookout for a pair of light duty motorcycle boots for those short trips for riding fifteen minutes to breakfast, something that would be […]
Sunday marked the 2nd birthday for our Shelby GT350. It (I detest personifying cars and would never refer to it as a ‘she’ or, gawd help me, give it a name) rolled off the Flat Rock, Michigan production line May 5, 2017. From the production numbers I’ve been able to dig up, […]
Today was a ‘lazy day.’ I got up first thing this morning, ran the Audi over to the dealership for a complimentary free exterior car wash, then came home and watched the national news. At lunch, I had the hankering for a nice, juicy burger, something I don’t indulge in […]
I’m feeling rather smug these days, thinking what an excellent choice our 2018 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0 TFSI has been. After seriously considering various other luxury premium brands (Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic and BMW 328i X-Drive), I took the leap and ordered the A4 exactly how I wanted it. The main […]
Some of my friends laugh at me, because a main attractor when I travel is the variety of new restaurants I can potentially discover. Having said that, there are other of my friends who are hard core, dyed-in-the-wool foodies who celebrate our passion for finding the unique, quirky, special, ‘you-can-only-find-this-dish-here’ […]
Riding season has finally arrived. After a long, cold winter and a lethargic season of couch-sitting and watching Netflix, my old, well-worn and comfortable BMW Summer3 pants (Men’s Size L) mysteriously shrunk in the closet. I’ve worn the Summer3 pants since 2012, and they quickly became my favourite riding pants. […]
I’ve been itching to try Formosa Bistro, a Taiwanese cuisine that opened on Edmonton’s south side about one year ago. My trigger point was a few weeks ago, when CBC Radio One’s morning show was featuring a panel discussion of the various food reviewers’ favourite dishes and restaurants they’d dined […]
