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In 2007, Don Hatton was the only Canadian competing in the Lisbon to Dakar Rally, a gruelling 15 day, 9,273 km race on his KTM 525 dirt bike. He is photographed here with some of his other 10 motorcycles, since the one he's using in the race has been shipped ahead for the Jan 5th start.
Motorsports

Freak accident ends racer’s Dakar dream

The Dakar curse has struck again for Don Hatton. The off-road motorcycle racer from British Columbia has finished more endurance rallies than any other Canadian, but he has pulled out of the 2012 Dakar rally after a freak accident on his farm pre-empted his fourth attempt to complete the pinnacle of rally racing.

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Donald Hatton runs to pick up his KTM motorcycle after a fall during the 2010 Dakar Rally.
Don Hatton

B.C. rider trying for the fourth time to finish the Dakar rally

Teams must survive 15 straight days and 8,000 km of racing through Argentina, Chile and Peru over dirt tracks, towering dunes and gravel roads.

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Liz Jansen, 57, operates a tour company with a focus on rides and events exclusively for women.
Motorcycles

Taking control: Women riders shun ‘biker chick’ label

A lot of women are saying, ‘I don’t want to be the passenger any more, I want to be in control’

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Globe Drive
Motorcycles

Gift ideas for the biker on your list

Motorcycle manna for your two-wheeled enthusiast

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Motorcycles

Toronto revs up for two bike shows

Here’s a sneak peek at what will be on display for two-wheeled enthusiasts

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Charity rides are a great chance to schmooze with other riders.
Motorcycles

The charity ride, The Waver and other mixed nut jobs

Some common-sense advice to make the event fun for everyone

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Sharing the Road

Cars vs. bikes: Can’t we all just get along?

It’s dangerous out there whether you’re on two wheels or four

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The Green Highway

Not just idle threats: Motorcycle riders fined for loud bikes

Manufacturers see the writing on the wall as cities crack down on ear-splitting motorcycles

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Ted Laturnus on Roadcraft bike training course.__Credit: Patty McKenna
Motorcycles

Teaching an old dog new tricks

46 years later, it was time for a rider refresher course. Boy, did I have a lot to learn

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Like all the models in this series, the Super Glide?s engine has rubber mounts.
Harley-Davidson Super Glide Custom

Harley-Davidson: Switch into Glide

The price is right for this beefed up smooth machine