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Motorsports central
Manitoba
Destinations & Trips

Motorsports central

Whatever your motorsports interest, a complex in Gimli, Manitoba, is bound to have it

Kristen Mitchell
May 10, 2013

Keeping riders safe
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Keeping riders safe

Gordon Galloway, safety director with ATV/BC, shares the importance of safety in ATVing and the initiatives of the organization

Kristen Mitchell
May 10, 2013

Interview with a safety instructor
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Interview with a safety instructor

Denise Bertrand is passionate about keeping others safe on their machines this summer

Kristen Mitchell
May 10, 2013

Embracing the outdoors
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Embracing the outdoors

No matter whether it’s on an ATV or a snowmobile—Trish Oosterhoff is happy as long as she’s in the mountains

Kirsten Armleder
May 12, 2013

Wild Mountain ATVing and music in Hinton
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Wild Mountain ATVing and music in Hinton

About a seven-minute drive west of Hinton off Highway 16 in the Wildhorse Lake Provincial Recreation Area, the Brule Sand Dunes offer riders the opportunity to ride dunes up to three storeys high.

Karissa Gall
May 13, 2013

Whitewater jetboat racing series
Water Sports

Whitewater jetboat racing series

Whitecourt Race

Karissa Gall
May 13, 2013

Ride Alberta’s Iron Horse Trail
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Ride Alberta’s Iron Horse Trail

From giant pumpkins to giant mushrooms with a pine forest in between

Karissa Gall
May 13, 2013

The Gumball 3000 road rally starts this weekend
News & Events

The Gumball 3000 road rally starts this weekend

An interesting press release popped into my email inbox this week about the Gumball 3000. If you’ve heard of this event before, I’m impressed. It’s a 3,000-mile international road rally and it takes place annually at…

Kirsten Armleder
May 14, 2013

Big Kahuna and Las Vegas EnduroCross race report
News & Events

Big Kahuna and Las Vegas EnduroCross race report

Victoria Hett of Vernon, B.C., placed sixth in her class at Round 1 of the AMA Geico EnduroCross in Las Vegas on May 3, 2013. — Eric Narvaez Falcaner Photo

Kyle Born
May 14, 2013

“How do I get on the team?”
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

“How do I get on the team?”

Here are some insights on how to get recognized and sponsored by a motocross team

Jim Muir
May 24, 2013

Victoria Day long weekend race recap
News & Events

Victoria Day long weekend race recap

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

Kyle Born
May 27, 2013

New Honda rider training programs at Popkum Motor Park
News & Events

New Honda rider training programs at Popkum Motor Park

The future of off-road dirt bike riding depends largely on the next generation. More riders are needed and that’s why Honda Canada and Popkum Motor Park have decided to offer Honda’s Junior Red Rider and Red Rider…

Kirsten Armleder
May 27, 2013

Mods for your quad
Gear & Tech

Mods for your quad

Aftermarket products can enhance the function and form of your ATV

Trish Drinkle and Steven Radel
May 27, 2013

CGRT welcomes Ryan Linderman
News & Events

CGRT welcomes Ryan Linderman

This will be Ryan Linderman's 13th year of racing. — photo courtesy Lee Fryberger

Kyle Born
May 27, 2013

A poker run with purpose
Gear & Tech

A poker run with purpose

This event was all about mud, smiles, laughter and raising money for a great cause

Trish Drinkle
May 27, 2013

Promoting Canadian racers
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Promoting Canadian racers

Top racers from Eastern Canada are representing Canada at the AMA nationals.

Kirsten Armleder
May 28, 2013

Pitster Pro LXR 155R
Gear & Tech

Pitster Pro LXR 155R

The Pitster Pro LXR 155R is a great option. — Photo courtesy visionary motorsports

Danielle Cameron
May 28, 2013

HiSUN R700XI EPS
Gear & Tech

HiSUN R700XI EPS

The HiSUN R700XI looks good and rides well. — Photo courtesy Visionary Motorsports

Danielle Cameron
May 28, 2013

2013 Arctic Cat 700 Limited ATV
Gear & Tech

2013 Arctic Cat 700 Limited ATV

The 700 Limited is powered by a 695-cc four-stroke engine and it comes with power steering, aluminum wheels, automotive-style paint, a rear two-inch hitch receiver, a 3,000-pound winch, hand warmers, a front storage…

Kirsten Armleder
May 28, 2013

Red Bull Rocks and Logs race report
News & Events

Red Bull Rocks and Logs race report

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. Course designer, builder and Corner Grass Racing Team (CGRT) founder Shane Cuthbertson of Airdrie, Alberta, worked feverishly with Red Bull Canada to preserve what has been more than a year’s worth of work. After three days of weather warnings and torrential downpours, sunshine shone brightly for the weekend, allowing organiz

Kyle Born
May 30, 2013

SuperChocks and Rear Clamps test review
Gear & Tech

SuperChocks and Rear Clamps test review

Bowdriks Industries, the makers of the industry-leading SuperClamp tie-down system for snowmobiles, recently came out with a new tie-down system for ATVs, UTVs and Argos that makes securing your machines a snap. Instead…

Kirsten Armleder
May 31, 2013

Polaris RZR XP 900 Turbo Kit from BoonDocker
Gear & Tech

Polaris RZR XP 900 Turbo Kit from BoonDocker

BoonDocker, a leader in turbo performance kits for snowmobiles, is now offering a turbo kit for the Polaris RZR XP 900.

Danielle Cameron
May 31, 2013

Event recap: Piston Run—Round 1 of Royal Distributing Canadian Cross Country Championship
News & Events

Event recap: Piston Run—Round 1 of Royal Distributing Canadian Cross Country Championship

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

Kyle Born
June 14, 2013

BRP expands Can-Am side-by-side lineup
News & Events

BRP expands Can-Am side-by-side lineup

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

Kyle Born
June 14, 2013