May 2008 | Welcome to the RidersWest eNewsletter
And the award goes to . . . After tallying the votes from our readers, RidersWest is pleased to release the results of our first ever ATV Rider’s Choice Awards. From the most popular ATVing areas to preferred restaurants, they're all included in this comprehensive list of favourites—see the cover story for details. Now that the weather has warmed up, motocross and ATV clubs are going full throttle. This month's newsletter highlights some of the thrilling race action that’s going on in the interior of B.C., Vancouver Island and in Alberta. If you're part of a motocross/ATV association and would like to submit race reports, photos or news about up-and-coming riders, just send us an e-mail. With that said, here is your newsletter:

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1st Annual RidersWest ATV Rider's Choice Awards Check out the favourites! We are pleased to present the 1st Annual RidersWest ATV Rider’s Choice Awards. For the first time ever, RidersWest asked readers to choose their favourites, and hundreds of surveys were returned; from these, we tallied the nominations to determine the winners in each category. Thanks to you, our readers, for casting your votes—and congratulations to the winners.

XRIDERS RACE REPORT » NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA Racing at Wastelands There was some great motocross racing at Nanaimo’s Wastelands track on May 18—with sunny skies and warm temperatures. XRIDERS RACE REPORT » INTERIOR BRITISH COLUMBIA Full speed ahead The interior motocross season got off to a brisk start with constant racing action throughout April and May. MOTORCYCLE » UTILA, HONDURAS Riding roads less travelled Alberta resident Jeff Sherren describes his motorcycle tour of Utila, one of the Bay Islands in Honduras. XRIDERS » PEACE REGION Good sports The Peace Motocross Association (PMA) has a great sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship. ATV CLUB NEWS » CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA Dedicated ATVers “We get the job done,” said Dennis Beasley, vice-president of the Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad, in referring to the club’s bridging and trail enhancement programs. ATVING » CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA Win an ATVing adventure College of the Rockies invites riders to win an ATV riding adventure package in the Kootenay Rockies. ADVERTISEMENT ATVING » SHUSWAP, BRITISH COLUMBIA Explore the backcountry The Shuswap region epitomizes B.C.’s beauty with dazzling lakes and mountains that provide outdoor recreation for everyone. ATVING » WHITECOURT, ALBERTA Wilderness awaits Nestled in an ATVing paradise, Whitecourt lies in an area that lets riders explore uninhabited land and rough, muddy terrain. Ride the Land of the Living Skies Visit the Saskatchewan destination page—your source for motorsports news, riding reviews and information on ATV, motocross, watercraft and motorcycle riding in Saskatchewan. HELMET CAMERA SYSTEM Gain new perspectives Michigan-based V.I.O. Inc. has introduced its new Wide-Angle POV.1 helmet camera system that gives users a 110-degree field-of-view capturing area. CINCHTITE TIE-DOWNS Strap it down Keep your toys safe and secure when hauling with Cinchtite 2000 series tie-downs from Steadymate. June 19 - 22, 2008 | WHITEHORSE, YUKON Ride Yukon '08 This summer, travel through the impressive land of the midnight sun. August 30 - 31, 2008 | GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA Set to race Members of the Peace Motocross Association (PMA) are excited to be hosting a Canadian Motorsport Racing Club (CMRC) Alberta Provincial Series Race on August 30 and 31. June 20 - 22, 2008 | EDMONTON, ALBERTA Women in the Wind Summer Nationals Meet a great group of women who love motorcycling at this annual summer event—to be hosted by Women in the Wind's Edmonton chapter. June 27 - 29, 2008 | BALFOUR/AINSWORTH HOT SPRINGS, BRITISH COLUMBIA 6th Annual Toad Rock Motorcycle Rally Enjoy three nights of camping as well as live music and a variety of fun bike-related activities. See you next month! Remember, this newsletter is designed to keep you informed about the latest in riding machines of all kinds. If you enjoyed it, invite a friend to subscribe! If for any reason you ever wish to unsubscribe (and we hope you never do) just reply to this e-mail with unsubscribe in the subject line. Thanks to you, SnoRiders West and RidersWest are pleased to be Western Canada's leading riding magazines and website publisher. —Keith Powell, SnoRiders West and RidersWest publisher Suite 100, 100 - 7th Ave. S., Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2J4 To help us fulfill your request to receive information from RidersWestmag.com via e-mail, please add distribution@kpimedia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.

• Casterland • H2O Motorsports • Super Glides • West Coast Polaris Sales & Service • Best Western Bakerview Inn • Super 8 Langley • Okanagan Motorsports Rider Classifieds We invite you to post your riding machine related classified on our Riders Classifieds. Or check out the listings. Win an RV getaway to the Big Valley Jamboree One of Canada's biggest country music festivals is taking place in Camrose, Alberta, July 31 to August 3, 2008, and RVwest is giving away free tickets for you and a friend. Win an ATV riding adventure package Enjoy a day of backcountry riding in the Rockies and relax in the comfort of a night at Cranbrook's Rocky Mountain Prestige Inn. Plus enjoy a guided tour of the College of the Rockies campus in Cranbrook. NORDEGG, ALBERTA A little mud on the tires Denis Curtis took this shot of his friend, Paul, who had gotten stuck in a mud bog on the trail near Nordegg, Alberta. Their buddy, Justin, decided to lend a hand and get Paul's machine out of the mud. —photo by Denis Curtis Click here to view all hotshots and/or submit your photo.