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Yamaha lift covers off 2014 YZ range
News & Events

Yamaha lift covers off 2014 YZ range

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

Kyle Born
June 17, 2013

High-Tech Motion Phoneshield for iPhone 5
Gear & Tech

High-Tech Motion Phoneshield for iPhone 5

There are plenty of choices on the market—one being the Phoneshield for Apple’s iPhone 5 from High-Tech Motion. Released in May 2013, Phoneshield is a case and mount combination kit. High-Tech Motion says the case is…

Kirsten Armleder
June 17, 2013

Embracing a new life
Gear & Tech

Embracing a new life

Trish Drinkle brings us up to speed on her family’s spring adventures in Bonnyville, Alberta

Trish Drinkle
June 18, 2013

The Cory Graffunder interview
Riders & Racing

The Cory Graffunder interview

It's been one podium after another for endurocross racer Cory Graffunder

Kirsten Armleder
June 19, 2013

2013 CMRC Pro Nationals: The Year of the Ringers
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

2013 CMRC Pro Nationals: The Year of the Ringers

An update on 2013 CMRC Pro Nationals

Jim Muir
June 19, 2013

Event recap: Round 2 of Royal Distributing Canadian Cross Country Series
News & Events

Event recap: Round 2 of Royal Distributing Canadian Cross Country Series

Vernon, B.C.’s Victoria Hett rode her Valley Motosports TE 250 to a sixth-place Intermediate. — Charla Cuthbertson and Jordie Moffat photo

Kyle Born
June 20, 2013

ATV WildBED
Gear & Tech

ATV WildBED

The ATV WildBED features lightweight powder-coated aluminum tubing and slats. It is designed to hold up to 300 pounds and it weighs approximately 35 pounds. According to the makers of the ATV WildBED, it is easy to…

Kirsten Armleder
June 20, 2013

Fox AIRSPC Goggles
Gear & Tech

Fox AIRSPC Goggles

Completely redesigned, the Fox AIRSPC Goggles feature 30 per cent more air volume inside the frame to offer the wearer better ventilation, increased peripheral vision and enhanced comfort. Other features include venting…

Kirsten Armleder
June 21, 2013

Voss 600 Dually helmet
Gear & Tech

Voss 600 Dually helmet

The Voss 600 Dually is DOT approved and it comes in sizes XS to XXL. To purchase the Voss 600 Dually, visit the Quadshop's website.

Kirsten Armleder
June 24, 2013

Powermania Turbo M208E battery charger
Gear & Tech

Powermania Turbo M208E battery charger

The Turbo M208E comes with three charging profiles so it can recharge 12-volt lead acid batteries as well as AGM and GEL batteries. The Turbo M208E is lightweight and waterproof. Other features include protection…

Kirsten Armleder
June 24, 2013

Corporate guru to biker babe, and back
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Corporate guru to biker babe, and back

There’s more to riding a Harley—or any motorcycle—than just getting from point A to point B

Marie Milner
June 24, 2013

Book review: Blind Curves
Gear & Tech

Book review: Blind Curves

Two years after the death of her husband, professional business consultant Linda Crill felt stuck and unable to really engage in her life.

Marie Milner
June 24, 2013

An adventure in the rain
Gear & Tech

An adventure in the rain

It was all this mama needed to chase away her blues

Trish Drinkle
June 24, 2013

Streetbike freestyle—artwork in motion
Riders & Racing

Streetbike freestyle—artwork in motion

Vancouver’s Westcoast Freestyle team brings the sport of streetbike freestyle into the spotlight

Kirsten Armleder
June 25, 2013

Watch snocross champ Tucker Hibbert at the RedBud National motocross
News & Events

Watch snocross champ Tucker Hibbert at the RedBud National motocross

If you’re a fan of Tucker Hibbert, you’ll probably want to be tuned in to FUEL TV and NBC in the afternoon of July 6, 2013. Why? It’s the RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan, and that’s when Hibbert makes his first…

Kirsten Armleder
July 2, 2013

Shark Raw motorcycle helmet
Gear & Tech

Shark Raw motorcycle helmet

The helmet’s aerodynamic outer shell is constructed of an injected thermoplastic resin to give it a lighter feel and higher impact resistance. Other features include a metro lock buckle system and a natural fibre…

Kirsten Armleder
July 2, 2013

Notorious Warlocks biker club to be spotlighted on Discovery Channel
News & Events

Notorious Warlocks biker club to be spotlighted on Discovery Channel

If you like watching *Sons of Anarchy*, there’s a good chance you’ll like the new *Warlocks Rising TV series*. The series, which premieres on the U.S. cable network Discovery Channel on July 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, is a…

Kirsten Armleder
July 3, 2013

The game of buy and sell
Gear & Tech

The game of buy and sell

Trish Drinkle helps us understand trade-ins and offers some practical tips that will help you sell your toy

Trish Drinkle
July 9, 2013

Use your head, people!
Gear & Tech

Use your head, people!

A little common sense goes a long way when it comes to riding ATVs, bikes and snowmobiles

Trish Drinkle
July 10, 2013

Finding Miss Right
Gear & Tech

Finding Miss Right

She’s out there but chances are, she’s probably covered in mud and sporting helmet hair

Trish Drinkle
July 10, 2013

Royal Distributing Canadian Cross Country Championship final report
News & Events

Royal Distributing Canadian Cross Country Championship final report

Ben Rego from Kitimat, B.C., finished fourth overall in the pro class at the 28th annual Monkey Wrench Cross Country on June 20, 2013. — Jordie Moffat, Terri Fryberger and Jesse Felske

Kyle Born
July 15, 2013

Podium finishes for BC boys at 2013 Red Bull Romaniacs
News & Events

Podium finishes for BC boys at 2013 Red Bull Romaniacs

The 10th anniversary of the Red Bull Romaniacs in Sibiu, Romania, saw for the first time not one but two riders from Canada standing on the podium. In the Hobby Single class, Kitt Stringer rode to a third-place finish…

Kirsten Armleder
July 16, 2013

What’s new with blue
Gear & Tech

What’s new with blue

With all the attention on Yamaha’s new three-seater Viking side-by-side, it’s easy to overlook the company’s Grizzly 700 FI ATV. For 2014, this much-loved machine received some significant upgrades. At first glance, it…

Kirsten Armleder
July 17, 2013

New Can-Am Maverick on the market for 2014
Gear & Tech

New Can-Am Maverick on the market for 2014

Last month, Can-Am lifted the covers off its new lineup for 2014 and the most exciting news is the expansion of the company’s side-by-side lineup. A four-seater has been added to the family.

Kirsten Armleder
July 17, 2013