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ATV Magnum Mudflaps
Gear & Tech

ATV Magnum Mudflaps

Easy to install, ATV Magnum Mudflaps attach easily to the hitch of the ATV, and they can be removed quickly, if necessary. They are designed to fit any make and model of ATV. According to the company that makes them…

Kirsten Armleder
March 21, 2014

Working together towards a common goal
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Working together towards a common goal

Eastman ATV Association Inc. is the longest-running club in Manitoba

Kris Dickeson
March 24, 2014

Where to ride: Deh Cho Travel Connection
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Where to ride: Deh Cho Travel Connection

Are you ready for an epic motorcycle journey through Canada’s northwest?

Kirsten Armleder
March 26, 2014

How to save money gearing up your family
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

How to save money gearing up your family

Ways to effectively save money without compromising the safety of your family

Trish Drinkle
March 26, 2014

Bring on the dirt, dust and mud
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Bring on the dirt, dust and mud

Courtney Langford can't get enough of motorsports

Trish Drinkle
March 26, 2014

See untamed beauty on this northern Alberta circle tour
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

See untamed beauty on this northern Alberta circle tour

A long list of things to see

Kris Dickeson
March 27, 2014

Putting ATVing on the map
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Putting ATVing on the map

In Whitecourt, Alberta, there are efforts to grow a club and designate an area for quadders to enjoy the ride

Kristen Mitchell
March 28, 2014

Mentoring is a strong mindset for this club
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Mentoring is a strong mindset for this club

Riders of the Second Gear Motorcycle Club are not only some of the most skilled, but also display a high degree of sportsmanship

Trish Drinkle
March 28, 2014

A northern B.C. motorcycle tour
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

A northern B.C. motorcycle tour

A highway loop that begins in Tumbler Ridge offers amazing scenery and interesting roadways for motorcyclists seeking adventure

Kris Dickeson
March 28, 2014

Start your adventure in Westlock
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Start your adventure in Westlock

Make this community the first stop on your next quadding journey

Kirsten Armleder
March 31, 2014

Smithers has top terrain
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Smithers has top terrain

Try quadding along the numerous trails in the Bulkley Valley

Danielle Cameron
March 31, 2014

How to balance priorities to enjoy volunteering
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

How to balance priorities to enjoy volunteering

Practical tips on volunteering for the sport you love without experiencing burn-out.

Trish Drinkle
March 31, 2014

Boating on Shuswap Lake is a family tradition
Water Sports

Boating on Shuswap Lake is a family tradition

The author renews her passion for one of B.C.’s most popular vacation destinations

Kirsten Armleder
March 31, 2014

Stock car racer Danica Patrick endorses BRP’s Can-Am Spyder
News & Events

Stock car racer Danica Patrick endorses BRP’s Can-Am Spyder

One lucky fan will get to ride with Danica Patrick. — photo courtesy Can-Am Spyder Team YouTube video

Kyle Born
April 1, 2014

A lifetime of chrome, leather and the open road
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

A lifetime of chrome, leather and the open road

Neil Robertson from Cranbrook, B.C., has been riding motorcycles for 47 years

Kirsten Armleder
April 1, 2014

Random tidbits from the motocross silly season
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Random tidbits from the motocross silly season

Moto Mayhem takes a look at the "silly season"—the time between the end of one season and the start of the next.

Jim Muir
April 2, 2014

Polaris acquires Kolpin Outdoors Inc.
News & Events

Polaris acquires Kolpin Outdoors Inc.

On April 1, 2014, a press release was sent out, announcing Polaris Industries’ acquisition of Kolpin Outdoors Inc.

Kirsten Armleder
April 2, 2014

Crowsnest trails need rebuilding after last year’s floods
Crowsnest Pass
Destinations & Trips

Crowsnest trails need rebuilding after last year’s floods

The Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad faces a big challenge in restoring some of the best quad trails in western Canada.

Kris Dickeson
April 2, 2014

Can-Am racing results from 2014 High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals
News & Events

Can-Am racing results from 2014 High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals

Every year, ATV enthusiasts from the U.S., Canada and even Sweden converge on the Mud Creek Off-Road Park near Jacksonville, Texas, for the High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals. Touted as the largest mud riding event in the…

Kirsten Armleder
April 2, 2014

Wild interactions
Gear & Tech

Wild interactions

Understanding nature is the first step in maintaining a respectful balance between man and animal.

Trish Drinkle
April 4, 2014

Where to go for UTV accessories
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Where to go for UTV accessories

UTV accessories were difficult to come by in Canada

Trish Drinkle
April 8, 2014

Mixing work and play
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Mixing work and play

Craig Gudmundson of Wynyard, Saskatchewan, uses a UTV on his 2600 acre grain farm.

Trish Drinkle
April 8, 2014

From horses to horsepower
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

From horses to horsepower

Power sports adventure appealed to Erin Wirachowski

Trish Drinkle
April 8, 2014

A passion for power inspires Quebec racer Cynthia Prefontaine
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

A passion for power inspires Quebec racer Cynthia Prefontaine

Her very first race was humbling

Trish Drinkle
April 8, 2014