4 Quads in front of the old rail station at Smoky Lake.

Ride Alberta’s Iron Horse Trail

Part of the charm of Alberta’s Iron Horse Trail is the historic towns and villages it passes through and the points of interest along the way.

A man on a yellow race quad.

Promoting Canadian racers

A new team has been formed to help Canadian riders gain a stronger presence at the AMA Mountain Dew ATV Motocross National Championship and other prestigious events around the world. 

An ATV tearing through deep mud.

Mods for your quad

ATV, quad and four-wheeler are names to describe one of the most enjoyed summer toys on the planet. Used to access the backcountry, most of the units can be modified to suit the owner’s ride style.

A side by side going through deep mud.

A poker run with purpose

A poker run with purpose, the Pierceland Haunted House Quad Rally has been contributing to the community for the past four years. Raising money for very worthy causes, this poker run goes beyond mud and laughter.

A young boy dressed in full moto gear standing by a race dirt bike.

“How do I get on the team?”

This is my second time running a motocross team. The first time was when I worked at Duncan Motorsports in Duncan, B.C., and I ran that team for five or six years.

View of Hinton music fest

Wild Mountain ATVing and music in Hinton

From three-storey-high sand dunes to a music festival set against the Rocky Mountains, Hinton has something for every rider this summer.

A group of ATVers riding up a rocky road in the desert.

Embracing the outdoors

No matter whether it’s on an ATV or a snowmobile—Trish Oosterhoff of Smithers, B.C., is happy as long as she’s in the mountains. 

A white drag race car with black flames stands ready to start with a

Motorsports central

Located one hour north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Gimli Motorsports Park is definitely motorsports central. Consisting of 235 acres, this multi-use motorsport complex boasts a quarter-mile drag strip, a two-kilometre motocross track and a 1.3-mile road racing course.

An aerial shot of a group of ATVers getting ready for a ride.

Philanthropic ATVers

This year, ATVers in Manitoba will have a chance to participate in the Ride for Dad fundraiser. The first annual ATV Ride for Dad Winnipeg chapter takes place September 28 in Stonewall.

Gordon and his wife sit on a yellow quad against a scenic backdrop.

Keeping riders safe

Gordon Galloway, safety director with ATV/BC, shares the importance of safety in quadding and the initiatives of the organization.

A woman in and a man smile and hold up certificates while a man in a white shirt stands next to them.

Interview with a safety instructor

Denise Bertrand is serious about off-road riding and she's especially passionate about helping others stay safe on their quads this summer.

A man with white hair and beard sits on a blue road king motorcycle while another man stands next to him. Two other bikes are in the foreground.

Surveyors who ride

It’s a unique motorcycle club, but this group of geomatic professionals have found a way to share an interest in the road.

A guy on a green ATV going fast around a corner.

Arctic Cat ATV test ride and photo shoot

Testing the 2013 Arctic Cat 700 Limited ATV—Kootenay Rockies style. 

quadding photo contest

Hotshots

Close call

The Mount Marguerite area can be tricky, as shown by this member of the Cowichan Valley ATV Club in Duncan.

Ride On Summer Getaway Contest

Ride On Summer Getaway Contest

RidersWest is giving away a free ride to the most popular areas in Western Canada.
The entry deadline for this contest is June 21, 2013

person quadding in Cranbrook, BC

Hotshots

Not afraid to get down and dirty

Mud and moisture doesn't deter B.C. quadders from having a great time.

Photo of two young kids on dirt bikes coming around a corner.

Masters MotoXcorner

Wednesday evening MX series a success

The Campbell River Motocross Association in Campbell River, B.C., held a Wednesday Evening Racing Series at the club’s local track during the month of July 2012 for all who wished to try out motocross racing for the first time—or for those who have been doing it and just wanted to keep fresh and get a little practice in. 

A dark haired man standing on a bridge with a dual sport bike.

Ride On!

An eye for detail

Steve Shannon, 27, is a photographer and an off-road racer whose professional portfolio includes the International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE), the Red Bull Romaniacs and Xtinction. 

A young boy dressed in full moto gear standing by a race dirt bike.

Moto Mayhem

“How do I get on the team?”

This is my second time running a motocross team. The first time was when I worked at Duncan Motorsports in Duncan, B.C., and I ran that team for five or six years.

A side by side going through deep mud.

The Scoop

A poker run with purpose

A poker run with purpose, the Pierceland Haunted House Quad Rally has been contributing to the community for the past four years. Raising money for very worthy causes, this poker run goes beyond mud and laughter.

An ATV tearing through deep mud.

Inside Your Ride

Mods for your quad

ATV, quad and four-wheeler are names to describe one of the most enjoyed summer toys on the planet. Used to access the backcountry, most of the units can be modified to suit the owner’s ride style.