“Never give up, the ride ahead is worth it”
Audrey Alexandre
In 1999, Audrey Alexandre was recognized by Harley-Davidson, Inc., for her 50 continuous years of owning and riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles. For a woman who began riding in 1946 it was quite an accomplishment. Born and raised in…
Playing a vital role in the growth of motorcycling as we know it today
BEMC British Empire Motor Club
The British Empire Motor Club hit the ground running a mere 80 years ago and immediately began to play a vital role in the growth of motorcycling as we know it today. As the name implies, it was launched to promote British motorcycles and…
A love for road racing that is practically legendary today
Tom Faulds
A man of many accomplishments, Tom Faulds has devoted most of his personal and professional life to motorcycling in Canada. The first Canadian employee of Honda Canada, he used the technical training received in his native Scotland to…
An ardent devotion to the cause of motorcycle safety and riders rights
Gerry German
Although he passed away in October of 2001, Gerald Kirk German is still fondly remembered by a legion of associates and admirers for his ardent devotion to the cause of motorcycle safety and riders rights. His advocacy, leadership and good…
He delivered his lessons with an infectious enthusiasm
Dave Goulet
David Goulet, who passed away in 2007, served in the Canadian Navy for 33 years, but had a second career teaching rider training, first in Halifax since 1975 and then in Toronto after moving there in 1989. He soon became a chief instructor…
“Always the first at the track and last to leave”
Robert Kelly
As a kid, Bob Kelly thought fast cars were the best things going–until he had his first ride on a motorcycle. A ride around the neighbourhood on his brothers Triumph was enough to convince him otherwise. It was not long before Bob had a…
One of the most naturally talented riders ever to race a motorcycle
Ron Keys
One of the most naturally talented riders ever to race a motorcycle, Ron Keys went straight out of the gate to excel at his chosen sport, motocross. Unlike some child prodigies, Ron had never been on a motorcycle until just before his 19th…
“Use good judgment and ride within your own capabilities”
Garnet “Buddy” Koehler
Garnet (Bud) Koehler was 13 when he was offered his first ride on a motorcycle. He had been admiring a 350 cc Triumph Speed Twin owned by a stranger in town. Bud was born and raised in New Dundee, Ont., and was always attracted to…
A vital force in our motorcycle community
Michel Mercier
The racing resume of Michel Joseph Francois Maurice Mercier is so vast as to make even his lengthy name look like a mere exclamation point. One of the true legends of Canadian motorcycling, Michel not only reached his own pinnacle of…
Honouring the contribution of military motorcyclists to the defence of our country.
Military Motorcycle Riders
We have adapted our script from the preface to the book, The Winged Wheel Patch, A History of the Canadian Military Motorcycle and Rider by Max Burns and the late Ken Messenger. It was the first serious effort to document the contribution…
“Way ahead of everybody else at the time”
Doug Sehl
A rider of huge talent in a multitude of disciplines, Doug Sehl was able to race and win in motocross, ice racing, road racing and, of course, his most famous endeavour, dirt track. His motorcycle tuning and preparation skills over the…
A lifelong ambassador for motorcycling taking his message to the world.
Rudi Zacsko Sr.
Rudi Zacsko Sr. is one of those people destined to change the face of motorcycling wherever he goes. Canadas good fortune is that Rudi and his family elected after the Hungarian revolution of 1956 to build a new life here. He had noted on…