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Riders & Racing
Motorsport racing in Western Canada
Have a bike and want to race but don’t know where to start? Here you will find links to motorcycle, ATV and other motorsport racing associations in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Whether it’s motocross…
Kirsten Armleder
January 14, 2014
Riders & Racing
Ice, ice baby: Stake Lake 2014 series
January and February is ice racing season so stud up your tires and join the Stake Lake Ice Racing Series
Kirsten Armleder
January 14, 2014
Riders & Racing
Snow biking with Geoff Kyle
The big mountain snowmobiler from Whistler, B.C., speaks with RidersWest about his new snow bike adventure business
Kirsten Armleder
January 15, 2014
News & Events
World’s toughest road race wraps up
When the dust cleared at the 2014 Dakar Rally on Saturday, it was Red Bull KTM rider Marc Coma who was first over the finish line in the motorcycle category.
Kirsten Armleder
January 23, 2014
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
Creston Valley Quad Squad is taking steps to protect and grow the sport of ATVing
The 50 club members use ATVs, side-by-sides and dirt bikes to explore the Creston Valley
Trish Drinkle
January 28, 2014
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes
Calgary Motorcycle Show highlights
The best of the Calgary Motorcycle Show 2014
Kirsten Armleder
January 28, 2014
Gear & Tech
Book review: Nearly 40 on the 37
Few people will get to experience their home province the way Hughes did in August 2012. Aboard a Kawasaki KLR 650, he rode by himself from Vancouver to the northernmost reaches of B.C. along the rugged and remote…
Kirsten Armleder
February 3, 2014
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
Is it an ATV or UTV?
The Polaris Sportsman Ace is more than capable of taming the rugged backcountry in style
Trish Drinkle
February 6, 2014
Riders & Racing
Pre-season with ATV racer Bryan Vollmer
The Ontario native is ready to represent Canada at the U.S. nationals
Kirsten Armleder
February 12, 2014
News & Events
Can-Am announces race teams for 2014
With the start of the ATV racing season only weeks away, Can-Am announced it will once again field its own race teams to compete on American and Canadian circuits.
Kirsten Armleder
February 19, 2014
News & Events
Brutus 750: Caterham’s transformer motorcycle
We’ve all heard of dual-sport motorcycles but when it comes to a bike that really bridges the gap between street and off-road, it’s the Brutus 750.
Kirsten Armleder
February 19, 2014
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
Mind over matter
Some healthy tips to keep your mind in the game and make you a skilled and successful rider.
Trish Drinkle
February 21, 2014
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes
Year-round dirt biking with studded tires
How to keep riding in the snow
Trish Drinkle
February 25, 2014
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
What does Bill 13 mean to you?
New off road vehicle act
Trish Drinkle
March 4, 2014
Water Sports
Sea-Doos simplify the family vacation
From quiet, private picnics on the beach to tube rides that get the adrenaline flowing
Trish Drinkle
March 10, 2014
Water Sports
From family fun to a family business
A water based rental business offering customers the opportunity to ride the waves on personal watercraft
An ATVer from Saskatoon shares his best riding areas with RidersWest
Kirsten Armleder
March 12, 2014
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes
Thirsty for adventure
After a trip that took him to the far reaches of Northern B.C., motorcyclist Trevor Marc Hughes is on the lookout for new roads
Kirsten Armleder
March 17, 2014
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes
Steve Fracy is promoting trials riding in his new role
The sport of motorcycle trials riding is getting a shot in the arm via the newly created CMA Trials Advisory Committee
Marie Milner
March 17, 2014
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
J.P. Mack is a rider who will never stop
J.P. Mack lives for ATV adventures
Trish Drinkle
March 18, 2014
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes
Where to ride: Golden Triangle motorcycle loop
Try the Golden Triangle Circle Tour and experience first-hand the beauty of the Canadian Rockies
Kirsten Armleder
March 19, 2014
Riders & Racing
Ryan Millar on what it takes to race MX
Manitoba’s top motocross professional shares some advice for riders and details about his upcoming season
Kirsten Armleder
March 19, 2014
Gear & Tech
Rekon gloves keep your hands warm for the ride
New this season, Rekon gloves by Motorfist LLC have hit the market by storm. For those wanting a little bit more insulation, this is the glove for you. With 200-gram Thinsulate insulation on the back of the hand, and…
Trish Drinkle
March 19, 2014
Gear & Tech
High Lifter’s new Gear Lift kit line for UTVs
The new kits feature a bolt-on design that utilizes a portal box at the wheel hub, which moves the axle centre line up four inches to provide extra clearance. It does this without affecting any factory suspension…