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Chief Editor : Pascal Richard Editor : Geneviève Fréchette Writers : Charles-Édouard Carrier, Catherine David, Geneviève Fréchette, Becky Goebel, Dan Lim, Pascal Richard Translation : Kathy Blais Special Collaborators : Lee Sipes, Pat Dessureault, Marcello Bruno, Erik Gendron, Gilles Raskar, Wade Steward, Micaela Wallace, Johnny Basler Photographers : Dam Lim, Laval Gagnon, Becky Goebel, Marcello Bruno, Pascal Richard, Gilles Raskar, Geneviève Fréchette, Johnny Basler, Ben / Havok Industries, Onno Wieringa, Frank Sander Model : Hippie Freak : Melissa M. SilverWax: Audrey Sirois Graphic Design : Suzie Gauthier, Revolution Motorcycle Magazine Proofreader : Nicole Duchesne, Lorie Richard Prepress : Photographique MF Inc. Printing : Imprimeries Transcontinental Distribution : Messageries Dynamiques (French) Coast to Coast (English) ISSN 1913-0082 Copyright 2007 Bibliothèque Nationale du Québec Bibliothèque Nationale du Canada Registration number Post Publication : 41471522 Advertising Consultant : Pascal Richard : 514 726-5742 Web Site : Suzie Gauthier Social Media : Pascal Richard Revolution Motorcycle Magazine is published 4 times a year. All rights reserved. Reproduction in total or in part of any article, photo or advertisement is forbidden without prior written permission from the Publisher of Revolution Motorcycle Magazine. Our office is located at 1302 Garden Ave. Mascouche (Quebec) J7L 0A4 Tel. : 514 726-5742 Fax : 450 477-9814 email :

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Textâ€‰ and photosâ€‰: Dan Lim | The Moto Foto

Everyone knows a secondhand story of the guy that found some old survivor motorcycle at the back of a barn. The details got exaggerated and embellished a little more with every telling of the story. This story starts with a sketchy auto trader ad and a pile of luck. The ad was simple, it read, 1964 Harley-Davidson, accompanied by several grainy cell phone pictures of the front half of the motorcycle. It was a boring Wednesday night in October but the bike was only a half an hour drive away, just something to go look at. The price on the ad was far more money than the college student had, so this was just a window shopping exercise.

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NEW GENERATION

Text : Charles-Édouard Carrier Photos : Ben / Havok Industries & Pascal Richard

Patrick Dessureault of Hardcore Cycle was one of the first to perfectly represent the new generation of builders. From the café racer to the chopper, his art has evolved with the requests of his clientele. Following his participation in the Common Ground documentary that celebrated 100 years of the Harley-Davidson brand in Canada and an appearance in the “Filles de moto” series, he has just completed a 16-episode series about the preparation of a bobber for the Silverwax company. He barely has time to finish one project that another one is underway in his Portneuf shop.

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Text and photos : Dan Lim | The Moto Foto

It’s no secret when you ride a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, people look. It could be a custom chopper, decked out custom bagger or even a stock bike straight out of the showroom. People Look. The turning of the head watching you roll by, or a thumbs up, or gawk, or merely a small smile of acknowledgment, saying “Yeah. Shit, I wish I was on that bike”. When you’re on two wheels, common to expect you’re on a Harley, and anything short of that is well, short. The cache of riding a Harley is strong among bikers in general, even if you ride another brand of motorcycle. For most, the goal is to own one eventually. Widely known for its loyal following, the pride of ownership among Harley owners is evident when you’re into the HarleyDavidson world, and once you’re in, you’re most likely in for the long haul. So when Harley-Davidson Milwaukee calls you home every five years, because they’re throwing their 115th - Anniversary party in your honour, well, you GO ! What started in 1903 in that famous little shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the Davidson brothers (Arthur, William, and Walter) and William

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S. Harley, the motor company, has turned into a global powerhouse, the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer that has defined the essence of freedom, independence and good ole American bravado. And like all things American, you either “Go big, or go home.” The Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary party was BIG. Five days of an event filled with motorcycle activities where you can literally be busy every minute of the five days, either participating in one of the many planned activities or doing local planned rides. All while doing so without wearing a helmet if you chose to do so. My brother’s and I did and must admit there’s something liberating about riding your motorcycle without a helmet (admittedly not for everyone, but what’s that old saying ? When in Rome…). The City of Milwaukee catered to, and to some instances, shut down for the hundreds of thousands of bikers who flocked to this Midwestern U.S. city between August 29th to September 2nd, 2018. And the bikers came. It is estimated that over 200,000 plus bikes were in attendance. Well, it felt that way for sure as everywhere throughout the city, there were bikes parked or bikers on the road. My buds and I, five of us from the Toronto HOG Chapter, rode to join fellow bikers from all over the globe. Some bikers were easily identifiable because they are members of HOG (Harley Owner’s Group) wearing their cut proudly, displaying their country of origin. Countries and Chapters representatives came far and wide from places like Japan, Indonesia, India, Mexico, Columbia, South America, Italy, China, Russia, South Africa, England, Australia, Czech Republic, Canada and of course, scores of bikers from all over the United States. Those were only the ones I saw and could identify as HOG members. I’m sure there were many, many others there who weren’t HOG but ride Harleys, as well for the first time in these anniversary celebrations, Harley-Davidson extended their party to riders who don’t ride Harley’s or even ride at all. The idea was to expose the masses to what the Harley culture is all about : the passion of riders united by the universal love of the brand. The vast majority of attendees were, of course, Harley owners and that’s awe-inspiring when you think about the brand loyalty on a worldwide scale.

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HER SAY

Micaela wallace & Angela Piper

BY Catherine David

Text : Catherine David – Photos : Micalea Wallace & Randee Lee Armstrong

There are few women like them. Beyond the stereotypes, they are strong and confident. In the social networking era, the women are young, cool and sometimes appear to stand a bit above the others. Not her. Authentic and true, she is the initiator of Rebelle Moto, a project in her image that highlights real women who have their heart in the right place, who are always ready to give a hand, women who are inclusive and positive, impassioned by motorcycles. Presenting Micaela Wallace and the nominees for the Rebelle Awards. I met Micaela for the first time in 2017 during our first project : Women of Moto. This project, developed in collaboration with Asleigh Kaliszuk, aimed for the emancipation of women in a world where they are still too often confronted with sexist stereotypes. “Rebelle Moto falls within the continuity of Women of Moto,” says Micaela. “I could have kept the same name but since this project is a solo development and aims for the recognition of women involved in their community, I wanted to give it a specific identity.” This year, with the support of Harley-Davidson Canada, she has travelled the country to promote the exceptional, but often unseen, involvement of certain women in their regions. Five Rebelle Awards have been distributed and a sixth one will be shortly. On rebellemoto.com, Facebook and Instagram, men and women are invited to nominate a motorcyclist who inspires them. “Rebelle Moto does not look to compensate the

Instagram stars, or the local stars,” Micaela shares over a glass of rum and coke before the glow of a campfire. I am looking for women who are struggling who we don’t hear about. Those who are actively involved in a group, positive female leaders who volunteer for events or offer their companionship for novices. Rebelle Moto wants to compensate the generous souls, inclusive, involved and inspiring women.” I had the privilege of accompanying this mobilizer during her amazing adventure. Our journey began in Quebec, at the Mamzelle Ride & Ramble, accompanied by her friend Angela Piper. Much like her friend, Angela is generous, attentive and easy going. She is also hilariously funny. These were two dream partners for this type of road trip. The ladies of Quebec were especially numerous in responding to the Rebelle Moto request.

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