Michelle Duff, Famed Racer, Passes Away

We’re saddened to hear of the passing of legendary Canadian racer, Michelle Duff.
Duff passed away on July 23, 2025. Michelle was a soft-spoken and humble person, and considered one of, if not the best, Canadian motorcycle racer. Michelle (formerly Mike) was a famed racer of the European Grand Prix through the 50’s and 60’s, a true trailblazer and she was inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2007.
Michelle has struggled through many factors in her life and has helped evolve the Canadian landscape of what a person can be and that riding never leaves the soul.
We included this link below of an article written about Michelle’s life that shows just how inspiring of a person she was.
Ride In Paradise Michelle,

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