by Liz Jansen Solo motorcycle travel is dangerous. It changes the way you look at yourself and the world. It makes you want to travel more, to get out and experience more adventure. It tempts you to re-examine how you’re …
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Last weekend, I arrived back from West Virginia to attend the Canadian Schoolboy Regatta in St. Catharines, Ontario and watch my niece and nephew compete with their respective crews. As it turned out, the winners had to call on more …
This story arrived in my inbox with impeccable timing – as always! I met Stephany Crowley earlier this year in Ottawa at the Ottawa International Motorcycle Show and we struck up an immediate connection. I loved the courage, energy and …
May has always been a favorite month for the extraordinary energy it delivers. The unstoppable power of nature is evident all around as tender shoots push through the earth after a winter of germination, seeking light, reaching and opening to …
Ten years ago, I set off on a journey to parts unknown. A 25-year marriage had ended, a long-term career was coming to a close and I was about to embark on a 2-month solo motorcycle odyssey. In front …
Everyone has an adventure gene. It may buried under a few layers, or dormant for the time being, but everyone has something. Most riders acknowledge that riding a motorcycle isn’t for everyone, yet we all know people who have given …
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Although merely an arbitrary line in the continuum of life, the calendar year-end is often a time of reflection, recalibrating and planning. Of greater value, is building this into a way of being, such that is not overwhelming. After all, …
Originally posted March 19, 2012, this article followed conversations with thousands of riders at motorcycle shows in Canada and the US. Show season is here again. I wonder if understanding has changed. Over the past few months, I’ve had the …
Looking for something to do other than the Sunday crossword puzzle? Try these 3 short motorcycle quizzes to test your motorcycle prowess! Motorcycle Quizzes Motorcycle Safety Tips Quiz How sharp are your skills? Take this brief quiz on the Illinois …
We all have an ‘adventure gene.’ It’s really our inner self, seeking expression, urging us to follow our heart and try something new. It needn’t be grandiose. The scale can be whatever makes it an adventure to you. Whether we …