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Moregon – What does central Oregon have to offer?

Central Oregon has a lot of to offer for sport touring motorcycles. The wide open spaces, long sweeping turns, the lack of traffic, and the open desert make for very memorable rides. Oregon is one of the most amazing states to ride in and not very many people know...

Motorcycle Gear 101: Leather vs. Textiles vs. Kevlar

Buying Motorcycle Gear can be one of the most frustrating parts of riding a motorcycle, especially considering that a fully geared rider is likely wearing anywhere from $500 (on the low end) to $2500+ (on the high end) worth of gear. With various...

Six Steps to Buying Motorcycle Gear Online (and as Hassle-Free as Possible)

Any experienced rider will tell you that buying motorcycle gear online is the best way to find a wide selection of gear at the most competitive prices. Since most shoppers look for the best deal possible when buying anything, and a bigger selection means a better...

2400kms of California Bliss. Redding to Palm Springs.

Since I started 1st Gear I knew my motorcycling trips would become a challenge, especially a California Motorcycle Trip. Getting away was proving to be difficult. It is best to plan ahead so you can prepare for such trips but this trip was special. It was not planned...

Four Wheels Move the Body: Performance Cars Versus Motorcycles

Although often drawing the same aficionados looking for the same adrenaline rush, there are differences between riding performance cars and riding performance motorcycles. But this won't be a traditional comparison between exotic sports cars and thrilling sport bikes,...

Motorcycle Insurance: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You

Insuring your motorcycle before you get on the road is not only a good idea—it is the law. This is not a step to skip and most people know that, but it is a step that too often gets rushed, without adequate thought being put into the decision. It is very easy to waste...
A few thoughts at the end of a twelve year career

A few thoughts at the end of a twelve year career

Today marked the end of my twelve years as a financial planner. Ending a twelve year career that had a remarkable impact on my life comes with a vast array of emotions. I probably won't feel the entire range until months from now. What I feel now is excitement. I...

Riding in January?

Riding in January?

Yes! It was a real mind bender riding in January. Living in Vancouver you just don't ride in the winter. It was incredibly good for my motorcycling soul. I flew down to San Francisco and made my way through BART transit system. I am beginning to become quite...

Nevada City and Yosemite

Nevada City and Yosemite

My first ride with my bike being stored in San Francisco. The ride starts in SF and ends in SF! Arrived in the Rain But it didn't last... This is CALIFORNIA! The Race Track in The Sky Many high altitude vistas Road Closed means no way through right? Parking Lot oil...

One Way Trip to SFO

I'm storing my bike in San Francisco this winter so I am taking a four day trip. Route Part One: Google Map of Blaine WA to Covelo CA Part Two: Google Map of Covelo CA to San Francisco CA Full write up of the trip is at the bottom. I'm storing my bike in San Francisco...

explOregon!

A 4-8 day trip experiencing the best scenery, roads, food and beer Oregon has to offer! Meet Point: Saturday, JULY 27th 800am @ Truck Border Chevron 1350 H Street, Blaine, WA. Saturday July 27th Day 1 - 650kms - Blaine WA to Pacific City WA By 830am half of us were...

Ridge Motorsports Park with Motofit

Ridge Motorsports Park with Motofit

The best track in the Pacific North West I drove down to Shelton, Washington for a track day at Ridge Motorsports Park with the Motofit Group. I headed down mid afternoon on Saturday and made a few stops along the way. First stop was Baja Fresh for some good mexican...

Thunderhill Trackday with Trackside Services

First BIG trackday at Thunderhill. I am hooked! I've been riding for about 100,000kms now and not once in that 100,000kms have I been on a big track. I have done Mission and Pitt Meadows but nothing prepared me for Thunderhill. It was hosted by Trackside Services (who...

Wrong Way Down 2012 – NorCal!

Pictures, video, and routes from the best place a motorcycle can be. Every year a large group of experienced motorcycle riders head down to Northern California (Redding) to ride what we consider the best roads! Since our laws and roads here in British Columbia prevent...

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