May 2007 | Welcome to the Riders
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From mud bogs to motocross, summer activities abound this year. Browse the events section and find top events in your area. If you're thinking about taking an ATV trip, we've profiled some awesome places to ride in Western Canada as well as the best things to see and do. Discover new products on the market and read about a dog that loves riding ATVs and motorcycles. And if you're a rider in B.C., you may want to learn more about a new law that has got everyone talking.
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OSPREY LAKE, B.C.
Travelling companions
Osprey Lake resident Rob Miller and his furry canine friend, Panda, live and breathe the outdoors as they travel by bike, boat, ATV and snowmobile. Both of them wer\e introduced to motorsports at a young age and it didn't take very long for them to get hooked.
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MOTOCROSS » KAMLOOPS, B.C.
Get ready for the races
Whispering Pines Motocross Park just north of Kamloops has developed into one of the top motocross facilities in the province. |
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INSIDE THE INDUSTRY » BURNS LAKE, B.C.
35 years of dirt, snow and water
Lino and Santina Punis, owners of Lino's Sales and Service Ltd., in Burns Lake, B.C., have enjoyed 3 1/2 decades selling ATVs, snowmobiles and boats. |
MOTOCROSS » NANAIMO, B.C.
Thrills and spills
It was a cool and misty day for round three of the Vancouver Island Spring Series. The motocross race was held at the Wastelands track in Nanaimo, B.C., on May 6, 2007. |
ATV » BRITISH COLUMBIA
Boggers beware: this law has bite
Are you a mud bogger? Do you ride your ATV across alpine terrain or through wetlands? Then you had better change your ways. |
ATV CLUB NEWS » PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.
Rolling into summer
The RidgeRiders ATV Club was started by a group of 16 cottage owners on Norman and Bobtail lakes to promote local riding and trail development and to obtain quad insurance. |
WATERCRAFT
Reaching new speeds
Latitude Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of high-quality offshore sport fishing and high performance centre console boats, has accomplished building a faster boat. |
Send us your shots and win!
RidersWest is pleased to have a new sponsor for our hotshots contest. Send in your ATV/motorcycle/motocross photos before July 31, 2007, and instantly be entered to win a WYSE portable mid-span winch—suitable for any vehicle, anywhere. E-mail your photo—along with a brief description of the location, date, rider and photographer—to info@kpimedia.com with "Hotshot" in the subject line. |
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June 29-July 2, 2007 | NELSON, B.C.
Toad Rock rocks again
The 5th Annual Toad Rock Motorcycle Rally promises to be even bigger and better this year. |
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June 23, 2007 | LOGAN LAKE, B.C.
3rd Annual ATV/BC Poker Ride 2007
Following the success of the first two poker rides, plans are well underway for the 3rd annual ride. |
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FORT STEELE, B.C.
Silhouette target shooting
The Bull River Shooters Association invites everyone to attend their yearly silhouette target shooting events. |
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June 2, 2007 | THREE HILLS, AB
Three Hills Street Freaks Cruise Nite
If you are a vintage sports car and hotrod maniac who loves to see these beauties all shined up and looking their best, the 26th Annual Three Hills Street Cruise is right up your alley. |
June 14-17, 2007 | FAIRBANKS, AK
Alaska 2007 State H.O.G. Rally
Ride the land of the midnight sun with hundreds of other riders. |
June 23, 2007 | SALMON ARM, B.C.
BIKE-O-RAMA
A fundraiser event featuring bike displays, motorcycle show and shine, prizes, live music and a kids’ bike rodeo. |
July 6-8, 2007 | INVERMERE, B.C.
Horse Thief Memorial Rally
Start your engines and get ready to feel the adventure at the 4th annual Horse Thief Memorial Rally. |
List your event on RidersWestMag.com!
Do you have an ATV/motorcycle/motocross event? Let us know about it. Send event details to Kirsten Armleder at kirsten@kpimedia.com. |
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XGEN ATV TRACK KIT
A new generation
An XGEN ATV track kit instantly transforms your machine into the ultimate all-season vehicle. |
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SUPER-GLIDE RAMP SYSTEM
An industry innovation
The new Super-Glide system—from the makers of the Superclamp—is a first of its kind in many respects. |
HYPER-CUT MOWER DECK
Mower work from your ATV
Mowing your lawn can be something you enjoy with the new Hyper-Cut Mower Deck from Quadivator. |
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ATV » MANITOBA
Quad heaven
Manitoba is serious about its ATVing. With hundreds of riding areas, plenty of trails and a variety of terrain, it is no wonder riders in this province are so passionate about the sport. |
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ATV » REVELSTOKE, B.C.
Explore the alpine
ATVing in Revelstoke is always a surprise. With varying terrain and the chance to see wildlife around every bend, there is no telling what you will come across in this spectacular natural playground. |
ATV » IRON HORSE TRAIL, AB
Ride on the Iron Horse
The Iron Horse Trail—a 300-kilometre-plus, multi-use, town-to-town trail in east-central Alberta—is the ideal route to travel regardless of the season. |
ATV » SICAMOUS, B.C.
A place to explore
Dotted with sparkling lakes and some of the most picturesque towns and communities in B.C., the Shuswap is one of the most rewarding places in B.C. to visit. |
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VERNON, B.C.
A romp in the snow
Trevor Clarke puts his brand new 800 Can-Am through the paces in the snow on the back side of Grizzly Hills, an hour east of Vernon.
"It was loads of fun," said Clarke's riding partner Ben Drodge.
—photo by Ben Drodge |
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Win a Raptor 50 ATV
ATV/BC is pleased to announce that Yamaha Motor Canada has again donated a Raptor 50 ATV as a children’s prize to be drawn at the Logan Lake Poker Ride on June 23, 2007. |
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