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Official 72nd Anniversary Bike Week logo design released
News & Events

Official 72nd Anniversary Bike Week logo design released

In preparation for Bike Week 2013 in Daytona Beach, the Daytona Regional Chamber’s Bike Week Festival Task Force has selected the official logo design for Bike Week 2013, the World’s Largest Motorcycle Event®, to be held March 8 to 17, 2013. An integral component of the event, the official 2013 logo will be used in a variety of applications, including welcome banners, websites, motorcycle industry publication advertising and logoed merchandise, to name a few.

Kyle Born
September 11, 2012

Highlights from Round 8 of CMRC Island series
News & Events

Highlights from Round 8 of CMRC Island series

The final round of the Canadian Motorsports Racing Association (CMRC) Vancouver Island motocross series took place on August 26, 2012. The race was held at the Campbell River Motocross Park in Campbell River, B.C., and…

Kirsten Armleder
September 11, 2012

Making a splash in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Destinations & Trips

Making a splash in Saskatoon

The 2012 Western Canadian Watercross Nationals attracted some of the best racers in the world

Rick Elvin
September 12, 2012

Garry Salekin of Calgary is recognized for his work building and maintaining off-road trails
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Garry Salekin of Calgary is recognized for his work building and maintaining off-road trails

Building bridges and roads to protect riders and the environment

Michelle Carr Johnston
September 13, 2012

ATV safety for kids is a matter of common sense
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

ATV safety for kids is a matter of common sense

Simple rules for riding with children

Michelle Carr Johnston
September 14, 2012

VIMX Fall Club Series: bigger is better
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

VIMX Fall Club Series: bigger is better

The Vancouver Island Motocross Association has combined several classes for its Fall Club Series

Jim Muir
September 18, 2012

Rego takes 3rd in National Championship
News & Events

Rego takes 3rd in National Championship

“Ben (Rego) is a classic work-hard, play-hard guy that enjoys racing and pushing himself to do better. Kitimat (B.C.) can be proud of an ambassador such as Ben ‘the Giant Killer’ Rego,” said Lee Fryberger, manager of the Corner Grass Racing Team. — photo courtesy Alex Franklin and Suzanne Howie

Kyle Born
September 18, 2012

Fontanesi on her American victory
News & Events

Fontanesi on her American victory

Kiara Fontanesi is the FIM Women's Motocross World Champion. — Yamaha Racing photo

Kyle Born
September 18, 2012

Cuthbertson victorious at Crowsnest Cross Country
News & Events

Cuthbertson victorious at Crowsnest Cross Country

“Dave (French) has supported my racing efforts for many years, and I always enjoy racing his event—good, solid, technical single-track,” said Shane Cuthbertson, winner of this year’s Crowsnest Cross Country event. — Devon French photo

Kyle Born
September 18, 2012

One on one with Wyatt Waddell
Riders & Racing

One on one with Wyatt Waddell

Moving up to a bigger bike has been good for this Junior racer

Kirsten Armleder
September 19, 2012

Sena bluetooth headset and audio transmitter for motorcycles and scooters
Gear & Tech

Sena bluetooth headset and audio transmitter for motorcycles and scooters

When paired with a bluetooth phone, the SMH5 allows the wearer to make and receive phone calls wirelessly and listen to music on a bluetooth audio device or the voice instructions of GPS navigations wirelessly. The…

Kirsten Armleder
September 26, 2012

Quadding in the high country
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Quadding in the high country

This summer, Ron LaRoy from Revelstoke, B.C., spent a few days guiding a couple from Ontario through the mountains

Ron LaRoy
September 26, 2012

Harley-Davidson insulated drinkware from Tervis
Gear & Tech

Harley-Davidson insulated drinkware from Tervis

Tervis products are designed to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold and the company says its products are virtually unbreakable and come with a lifetime guarantee. Tervis drinkware is available in a variety of…

Kirsten Armleder
September 26, 2012

Race report from Round 1 of VIMX fall club series
News & Events

Race report from Round 1 of VIMX fall club series

The Vancouver Island Motocross Association’s (VIMX) fall club series kicked off on September 9, 2012, in Nanaimo, B.C.

Kirsten Armleder
September 27, 2012

Moose tramples the competition at Whispering Pine HS
News & Events

Moose tramples the competition at Whispering Pine HS

Shane Cuthbertson from Cochrane, Alberta, took the win with a margin of nearly 13 minutes at the Second Gear Club’s Whispering Pines Hare Scrambles. — photo courtesy Lee Fryberger

Kyle Born
September 27, 2012

All-electric Zero Motorcycles sets two new land speed records
News & Events

All-electric Zero Motorcycles sets two new land speed records

The 2012 Zero S ZF6 was used by Brandon Miller to set a new land speed record of 102 miles per hour. — photo courtesy Zero Motorcycles

Kyle Born
October 9, 2012

Banner Recreation & Marine — expansion and new location
News & Events

Banner Recreation & Marine — expansion and new location

Banner Recreation and Marine's showroom in Kelowna -- Owner Derek Bannister announces majority ownership of Golden dealership. — Photo courtesy Banner Recreation.

Kyle Born
October 9, 2012

Book review: How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles
Gear & Tech

Book review: How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles

Released in August 2012, *How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles* follows the same step-by-step training methods LaPlante employs every week at MotoVentures Inc.—his motorcycle training school and tour company in Anza…

Kirsten Armleder
October 11, 2012

Popkum Motor Park one of a kind in B.C.
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Popkum Motor Park one of a kind in B.C.

On July 13, 2012, Popkum Motor Park opened its brand new $1 million facility for everyone from pro racers to family riders.

Karen Kornelsen
October 12, 2012

UTV racing in Kamloops
Kamloops
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

UTV racing in Kamloops

If UTV racing is exhilarating to watch, can you imagine what it’s like to compete?

Kirsten Armleder
October 16, 2012

VIMX Campbell River Practice Day report
News & Events

VIMX Campbell River Practice Day report

A great time was had by all who came out for the Vancouver Island Motocross Association’s (VIMX) practice day on October 13, 2012. A little rain and a little mud did not stop the riders from preparing for the final race…

Ed Masters
October 17, 2012

Go Goerke! Go Maier!
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Go Goerke! Go Maier!

Americans Matt Goerke and Teddy Maier are the reigning champions of the 2012 motocross season in Canada

Jim Muir
October 18, 2012

Success for Moose in Boise, Idaho
News & Events

Success for Moose in Boise, Idaho

The penultimate round of the Geico EnduroCross Series—which took place in the Idaho Center near Boise, Idaho, on October 27, 2012—provided the most technically difficult course of the season. Corner Grass Racing Team (CGRT) member Shane Cuthbertson (a.k.a. Moose) of Airdrie, Alberta, made the trek to Idaho to challenge the Open Amateur class and to qualify for the Pro class for the evening show.

Kyle Born
October 29, 2012

Lorenzo claims World Championship title in Phillip Island
News & Events

Lorenzo claims World Championship title in Phillip Island

Jorge Lorenzo (pictured here, in the centre) claimed his second MotoGP World Champiopnship title at the Grand Prix of Australia on October 28, 2012. — Yamaha Racing photo

Kyle Born
October 29, 2012