After three years, we’ve traded our 2015 Subaru WRX with CVT automatic transmission for a new, 2018 compact sport sedan. The WRX has served us well. We’ve loved it’s turbocharged 2.0-litre 268 horsepower flat-four engine, superlative ‘Symmetrical’ all-wheel-drive, outstanding fuel economy, and sportscar level handling. After 3 years of ownership […]
If you’re a rider who puts in a lot of miles each year, tires are among the most expensive ‘consumables’ you’ll be purchasing. Just how does one choose new tires? It depends on your criteria: Price? Long wear? Maximum dry pavement traction? Best wet weather performance? Comfort? Feel? Most of […]
A beautiful, sunny, warm day in Alberta today. A wonderful day for a motorcycle ride and to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Happy Canada Day!
One of the joys of travel is discovering a new restaurant, that proverbial diamond in the rough. Located in the tiny, unincorporated community of Hedley (about 20 minutes west of Keremeos, BC) in BC’s southern Okanagan, The Hitching Post is everything I want in a great restaurant. The interior is […]
After three years, we’ve traded our 2015 Subaru WRX with CVT automatic transmission for a new, 2018 compact sport sedan. The WRX has served us well. We’ve loved it’s turbocharged 2.0-litre 268 horsepower flat-four engine, superlative ‘Symmetrical’ all-wheel-drive, outstanding fuel economy, and sportscar level handling. After 3 years of ownership […]
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If you’re a rider who puts in a lot of miles each year, tires are among the most expensive ‘consumables’ you’ll be purchasing. Just how does one choose new tires? It depends on your criteria: Price? Long wear? Maximum dry pavement traction? Best wet weather performance? Comfort? Feel? Most of […]
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One of the joys of travel is discovering a new restaurant, that proverbial diamond in the rough. Located in the tiny, unincorporated community of Hedley (about 20 minutes west of Keremeos, BC) in BC’s southern Okanagan, The Hitching Post is everything I want in a great restaurant. The interior is […]
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A beautiful, sunny, warm day in Alberta today. A wonderful day for a motorcycle ride and to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Happy Canada Day!
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I’m fickle. I admit it. This marks the 4th riding season I’ve owned my 2014 R1200RT. My very good riding friends, Denis and Louise, recently asked: “Hey, Tim, what new bike are you thinking about buying?” “Uh, nothing right now”, I replied. “The RT is 98-percent perfect for me”, explaining that my […]
Name the supercar! We were recently invited to a private viewing of this rare and exotic supercar. Hint 1: This rare supercar is still in production under the same name in 2017 Hint 2: The engine is a supercharged V8, mounted rear mid-ship Hint 3: This road version was inspired […]
Some time ago, Argyll Motorsports, our local BMW motorcycle dealer, hosted a promo event to celebrate the start of the 2017 motorcycle riding season. As part of that promotion, all accessories were on sale for 15-percent off for that evening only. As a bargain hunter, I couldn’t resist purchasing a 2-pack […]
Edmonton and Northern Alberta BMW and Ducati motorcycle owners can rejoice. A new, independent BMW and Ducati motorcycle service shop has recently opened in Edmonton. On May 1st, The Bike Shoppe opened its doors, marking the first independent motorcycle service business specializing in servicing the premium European motorcycle brands, BMW […]
I just had a new pair of Dunlop Roadsmart 3 sport touring tires spooned on to our 2014 BMW R1200RTW last week. Yesterday, the good folks at The Bike Shoppe, an independent BMW-Ducati specialist shop that recently opened its doors in Edmonton, told me my purchase last week was eligible […]
Sad news for lovers of the Italian super trailies from Moto Guzzi and Aprilia. Cycle World magazine is reporting that Italian mega corporation Piaggio, manufacturer of Moto Guzzi and Aprilia motorcycles, has quietly killed off the Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX and Aprilia CapoNord 1200. The reason given was that upgrading the […]
Day 2, Cranbrook to Keremeos, BC After our enormously satisfying Schnitzel-fest at Frank’s Steak & Schnitzel Haus, our group of 20 riders breaks up and head their separate ways. The main group heads south to Orofino, ID; our trio of riders from Victoria set Nelson, BC as their next destination; and […]
Shopping for new tires for your sport touring rig? Well, so am I. But just how do you choose from the excellent selection of sport touring tires? For me, I checked in with various BMW owners’ online forums. But how do you know which tire will be ‘best?’ That’s a […]
It’s time to replace the trusty Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT rear tire on our 2014 BMW R1200RTW. This rear tire has just (barely) hit the wear bars, and has lasted an admirable 16,468 km. While some of my ‘frugal’ riding friends would likely push the tire another couple of […]
One of the best characteristics of BMW’s iconic boxer-twin touring rig is its phenomenal fuel economy. Matched with a large 25-litre fuel tank, the RT gives impressive range. I’ve just completed a 4-day 2400 km road trip, our annual Schnitzel Run, riding from Edmonton, AB to Cranbrook, BC then up […]
