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Two dirt bikers look over a river in a valley.

XRider Zone, Kamloops, BC Exploring five of the Okanagan’s best off-road riding areas

With its warm weather, sparse population and central location, B.C.’s Okanagan region has some of the best off-road motorcycling in the country.

by Steve Shannon

A yellow ATV with a seat attachment on the back.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Understanding when (and when not) to ride an ATV with two passengers

Safe riding: Addressing inappropriate usage of driving single-rider ATVs with a passenger

by Kyle Born

A father and his son railing a corner on the motocross track in Revelstoke.

Kamloops, BC Top motocross tracks and places to ride and race dirt bikes in B.C.

Some facilities offer access to single-track trails, so no matter what style of riding (motocross, enduro, endurocross or off-road), there is something for every kind of dirt biker

by Kirsten Armleder

Lucia riding motocross

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia Fast, fearless, and dedicated to motorsports

Motocross and snowbike enthusiast Lucia Pastorekova has no off season.

by Danielle Brost

Haley riding her dirt bike in the mountains

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia Leaving dust in her wake and empowering women to ride

Dirt Angelz co-founder Haley Boulanger shares tips for aspiring riders, and celebrates the thrill of dirt biking.

by Danielle Brost

Kirsten Patton pops a wheelie while bouncing over logs in the woods on her KTM dirt bike.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia Take control of your confidence with tips from this goal-conquering Rad Rider

Kirsten Patton, snowmobiler and dirt biker in Malakwa, B.C., encourages riders to move out of their comfort zone in an effort to grow enhance their skills

by Kyle Born

(L to R) Scott Kreiser with his children, three-year-old Kali and six-year-old Dax. Kali rides a Yamaha PW 50 with training wheels, Dax rides a KTM 50 SX, and Scott rides a 2019 KTM XCW 300 Six Days edition.

Motorcycle Zone, Alberta This dedicated dad is teaching his kids to race dirt bikes and giving them a place to play

Scott Kreiser, UTV and dirt bike rider in Hanna, Alberta, is passing on his skills to his kids and revitalizing an abandoned motocross track

by Kyle Born

Sammi Lynn Clayton stands next to her son, Davian, as he sits on a dirt bike on a track.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia Cool moms dig into dirt with their kids

Sammi Lynn Clayton, motocross and single-track dirt biker and snow biker in Vernon, B.C., was introduced to powersports by her enthusiastic son

by Kyle Born

Kevin Chow and Claire Newbolt smile for a photo in the Australian outback with flies landing on them. Also, a map of Australia that shows where they have travelled.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia A Canadian living in the land down under encourages everyone to enduro through Australia

Kevin Chow, motorcycle dealership marketing consultant, advises other ambitious riders to travel the world on two wheels as he has been doing

by Kyle Born

A storage container is intact on the left and charred remains in the image to the right.

ATV Zone, Kamloops, BC What to do when devastation strikes your club

Curtis Riffel, President of the Thompson Valley ORV Club near Kamloops, B.C., recounts how thieves stole equipment and set a storage container ablaze

by Kyle Born

Pam DeRosa stands on her snowmobile, which has a neon green and blue sled wrap with the name Alpine Addicts written on the side.

Motorcycle Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC Pam DeRosa: The mind behind the most evocative bike wrap designs

Pam DeRosa, sled, side-by-side and dirt bike wrap designer near Castlegar, B.C., allows her creativity and client’s personality roam free in the backcountry

by Kyle Born

The sunshine glows beyond towering snowy mountains and cloudy skies in the distance. Two ATVers park on a snowy trail to admire the view.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Top tips to keep your ATV (and you!) out of trouble

From winter maintenance to wildfire prevention to Quadbars and more, this list of off-road safety articles will keep you out of trouble

by Kyle Born

Wally Eddy and his motorcycle

Motorcycle Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC How to prepare for your motorcycle road test and what to expect

Wally Eddy, Cranbrook’s ICBC-certified motorcycle instructor, reveals how to avoid blunders on your bike and pass the road test

by Kyle Born

Two ATVers ride a trail in the mountains of British Columbia.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Top 10 reasons to join your local ATV club

Discounts, special events, and exclusive access to trails are just a few examples of why you might want to join an Canadian ATV club

by Kyle Born

A row of ATVs ride next to each other on a snowy trail.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Winter maintenance and safety tips for ATVers

Decide what’s right for your ride this winter, from emergency supplies to survival gear to navigational aids and communications devices

by Clint Ingham

Jenny Hashimoto-Wiebe smiles in the sunlight while wearing a Klim shirt.

Motorcycle Zone, Alberta My, oh, my, it’s Miss Sled Rush!

Jenny Hashimoto-Wiebe, Miss Sled Rush 2022, outlines how to become a brand ambassador for the Alberta Snowmobile Association (ASA)

by Kyle Born
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