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.

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.

May 2013 » by Karissa Gall
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. 

May 2013 » by Kirsten Armleder
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.

May 2013 » by Kristen Mitchell
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.

May 2013 » by Kirsten Armleder
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.

May 2013 » by Kristen Mitchell
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.

May 2013 » by Kristen Mitchell
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.

May 2013 » by Kristen Mitchell
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. 

May 2013 » by Kirsten Armleder
An amazing view of the the northern lights, stripes of yellow and green, over a small mountain.

Explore northern Alberta on your road bike this summer

Grande Prairie, a bustling town of 50,000, can be home base for an avid road biker who’s interested in exploring northern Alberta this summer

May 2013 » by Britt Bates
A picture of ATVers all standing around their machines waiting for the 1st ride of the season. There are sand dunes behind them, and in the foreground.

Sweeping up the sandhills in Portage la Prairie

The new Portage Off Road Vehicle Club in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, is working to preserve the Portage Sandhills as a popular riding area.

May 2013 » by Karissa Gall
A truck completely covered in mud.

Plamondon Mud Bog Canadian style

For the past 11 years on the third weekend of August, the population of the hamlet of Plamondon in Lac La Biche County has increased from 380 to between three and four thousand as mud runners make tracks to the Plamondon Mud Bog.

May 2013 » by Karissa Gall
Photo looking down on the Antsey Arm of Shuswap Lake.

The sky’s the limit in Revelstoke

Whether it’s dualsporting, ATVing or testing your skill racing in the dirt, there’s lots to do this summer in Revelstoke.

May 2013 » by Steve Shannon
A man on a yellow ATV does a catwalk leaving a cloud of snow behind him.

Hotshots

Beating old man winter

Ryan Wannamaker is a member of the Westman ATV Association. He's still defying winter in an area known as "Camp Hughes," near Sprucewoods Provincial Forest.

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. 

Rider Michael Lysyshyn practicing at Temple Hill Motorcycle Park in Raymond Alberta.

Hotshots

Riding high

Rider Michael Lysyshyn practicing at Temple Hill Motorcycle Park in Raymond Alberta. 

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. 

Motocross rider in the air.

Moto Mayhem

Early season indicators

The new motocross season is finally underway and I sense more enthusiasm than I’ve felt in several years!

A guy sitting on a bike at a dealership.

The Scoop

The scoop on Yamaha’s TW200

Larry Till was all smiles this Wednesday morning as he waited for his new Yamaha TW200 to complete its first service. 

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

Inside Your Ride

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.