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Motorsport racing in Western Canada
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

Ice, ice baby: Stake Lake 2014 series
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

Snow biking with Geoff Kyle
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

World’s toughest road race wraps up
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

Creston Valley Quad Squad is taking steps to protect and grow the sport of ATVing
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

Calgary Motorcycle Show highlights
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Calgary Motorcycle Show highlights

The best of the Calgary Motorcycle Show 2014

Kirsten Armleder
January 28, 2014

Book review: Nearly 40 on the 37
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

Is it an ATV or UTV?
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

Pre-season with ATV racer Bryan Vollmer
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

Can-Am announces race teams for 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

Brutus 750: Caterham’s transformer motorcycle
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

Mind over matter
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

Year-round dirt biking with studded tires
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Year-round dirt biking with studded tires

How to keep riding in the snow

Trish Drinkle
February 25, 2014

What does Bill 13 mean to you?
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

What does Bill 13 mean to you?

New off road vehicle act

Trish Drinkle
March 4, 2014

Sea-Doos simplify the family vacation
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

From family fun to a family business
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

Trish Drinkle
March 10, 2014

Favourite rides in central Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Destinations & Trips

Favourite rides in central Saskatchewan

An ATVer from Saskatoon shares his best riding areas with RidersWest

Kirsten Armleder
March 12, 2014

Thirsty for adventure
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

Steve Fracy is promoting trials riding in his new role
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

J.P. Mack is a rider who will never stop
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

Where to ride: Golden Triangle motorcycle loop
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

Ryan Millar on what it takes to race MX
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

Rekon gloves keep your hands warm for the ride
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

High Lifter’s new Gear Lift kit line for UTVs
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…

Kirsten Armleder
March 21, 2014