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Inside Your Ride with Steven Radel

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.

Photo of two people riding dirt bikes on a dirt track.

Choosing a dirt bike

When choosing a dirt bike, it is important to narrow down your choices based upon your specific needs. It is easy to get twitterpated away from logic by horsepower and peer pressure, so here are some tips to help you choose the bike best suited for you.  

A man in a shop coat checking tire pressure on an orange dirt bike.

Busting out the bike

Spring is an exciting time of year. This winter has been an odd one in many areas. Unseasonably warm temperatures have dirt and street bikers chomping at the bit. 

Photo of a person pointing to a blown CV Boot on an ATV.

Preparing your ATV for hunting season

With hunting season rapidly approaching, now is the time to prepare your ATV for the opening day.

A boy in a blue helmet riding wearing a black and red long sleeve shirt riding a orange dirt bike on a grassy trail in the backcountry.

Let your senses be your guide

Whether you are riding a dirt bike, ATV or UTV—your sense of sight, hearing, touch and smell are important allies when it comes to understanding your unit.

Products for oiling and cleaning air filters lined up with a bike in the background.

Motorsports maintenance 101

Keeping it clean is one of the most important components of maintaining your bike, ATV or snowmobile, motorsports technician Justin Surina explains.

Dirt bike being checked for rear suspension issues.

What to look for in a bike

Whether it’s your first bike or a new-to-you bike, buying a new dirt bike is exciting; here are some things to consider.

Steven Radel

Steven Radel is the head mechanic and shop foreman at T&T Powersports Ltd. in Bonnyville, Alberta. 

Originally from Australia, Radel spends his fun time ripping it up on sleds, dirt bikes and street bikes with his fiancée, Alix. 

He has more than 20 years of experience in the industry as a motorcycle, snowmobile and ATV service technician. He is an Automotive Red Seal Journeyman and a Cat Master Gold Technician, as well as a Silver Certified Yamaha Technician.

Radel will be working closely with RidersWest contributing writer, Trish Drinkle, who is also a parts, sales and customer service representative at T&T Powersports Ltd., to bring expert technical advice to our readers.