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Yamaha unveiled its new 2014 YZ450F and 250F at the historic Maggiora circuit for the Italian Grand Prix on June 15, 2013. - Yamaha Racing photo

Saturday evening (June 15, 2013) - at the historic Maggiora circuit for the Italian Grand Prix - saw the brand new 2014 YZ450F and 250F unveiled to the international press and many local fans with the factory Monster Energy team given the honour of uncovering the progressive new technology for the first time in Europe.

The new 101-HP Can-Am Maverick MAX 1000R side-by-side vehicle has the same proven engineering of the original two-seat Maverick 1000R model, but features seating for four full-sized adults, rear passenger-specific ergonomics and a 75-cm (29.5-inch) longer wheelbase. - BRP photo

BRP has expanded its line of Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side vehicles with the addition of a four-seater, new X packages, all-new Tri-mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) and new colour schemes. The Can-Am Commander family of side-by-side vehicles will also feature Tri-Mode DPS and the all-new Commander XT-P package. For 2014, the full line of Can-Am side-by-side vehicles and ATVs continues to deliver class-leading performance, precision-engineered handling and driver-focused designs.

Corner Grass Racing Team’s Victoria Hett of Vernon, B.C., took the top step of the Intermediate class podium at the Piston Run in Chilliwack, B.C., on June 9, 2013. - photo courtesy CGRT

This past weekend marked the 65th Annual Piston Run, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club in the coastal mountains just outside of Chilliwack, B.C. 

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Mother Nature played havoc as heavy rains pummelled the Calgary, Alberta, area late last week, threatening Red Bull’s Rocks and Logs event—Canada’s first Urban EnduroCross.

Vernon, B.C.'s Victoria Hett pushed hard for nearly four hours and 85 kilometres to put herself on the top step of the podium in the Intermediate class at the Squealin' Pig off-road race. - Jordie Moffat photo

The Victoria Day long weekend marked a busy time for off-road racers in Western Canada. Corner Grass Racing Team’s (CGRT) Victoria Hett began the weekend riding the night race of the Squealin’ Pig, just outside of Vernon, B.C.