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Hot Date: Edmonton Motorcycle Show

Photo courtesy of Edmonton Motorcycle Show

January 13 – 15
Speed over to the Edmonton Expo Centre and get a glimpse of the latest 2012 bikes. Little riders will have a blast at the Yamaha Riding Academy for Kids—and guys, January 13 is ladies’ night. It may not be a girl’s idea of a dream date, but half- price admission for the gals and female-friendly activities means more bike browsing for you. Plus, hot events including the adrenaline-pumping Evolution of Extreme—an edge-of-your-seat aerial acrobatics show—are guaranteed to thrill one and all. Edmonton Expo Centre; $13 (adult), $9.50 (ages 6–15), Free (ages 5 and under). Visit www.edmontonmotorcycleshow.ca for tickets.

Hot Entertainment: Hog Wild

Both adults and wee ones get a kick out of the Gastown Motorcycle Show 'N' Shine. Photo by Greg Descantes

Biker dudes and dudettes of all ages show off their motorcycles on the streets of Vancouver for the 6th annual Gastown Motorcycle Show ‘N’ Shine (Aug. 15). Ogle hundreds of gleaming two-wheelers on display, including cruisers, choppers and drag bikes. Brush up on brands at the manufacturers’ displays, watch bikers perform stunts for the crowds and enjoy live music. The motorcycle demos are a hit, so line up and ride, baby, ride.—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Date: Motor Mania

Monster Energy Supercross (photo by Frank Hoppen)

MARCH 13 Both daredevils and mellow motorists who prefer to watch the action from afar should kick into high gear and zoom off to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross for its only international stop. The principal off-road motorcycle racing series promises to thrill enthusiasts with drivers tearing across the track at high speeds while evading man-made obstacles. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. for the rubber-burning qualifying rounds while the main event kicks off at 7 p.m. Rogers Centre, $25 to $45; call 416-870-8000 or visit Ticketmaster to purchase.