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Hockey legend Mark Messier endorses BRP’s Can-Am Spyder
News & Events

Hockey legend Mark Messier endorses BRP’s Can-Am Spyder

If you’re a Mark Messier fan, then you should also be a fan of BRP’s Can-Am Spyder. The six-time Stanley Cup champion recently signed up with BRP to promote the company’s 2014 Spyder lineup.

Kirsten Armleder
April 9, 2014

Team Canada preparing for the 2014 ISDE
News & Events

Team Canada preparing for the 2014 ISDE

Team Canada is sending one of its largest teams ever to the 2014 International Six Days of Enduro.

Kirsten Armleder
April 15, 2014

Sea-Doo Search and Rescue watercraft
Gear & Tech

Sea-Doo Search and Rescue watercraft

Weekend warriors aren’t BRP’s only target audience. The company also builds tactical vehicles for commercial and government organizations, and according to BRP, they are used around the world.

Kirsten Armleder
April 16, 2014

15 minutes with Bobby Prochnau
Riders & Racing

15 minutes with Bobby Prochnau

RidersWest catches up with Canada’s fastest enduro rider Bobby Prochnau

Kirsten Armleder
April 16, 2014

Same folks, different strokes
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Same folks, different strokes

How the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia brought two different motorcyclists together for the same reason—simply, to ride

Trevor Marc Hughes
April 22, 2014

Keeping trails open in southeast Manitoba
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Keeping trails open in southeast Manitoba

Riding is a way of life for Gary Hora and his family

Trish Drinkle
April 23, 2014

Ride to great fishing spots near Tumbler Ridge
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Ride to great fishing spots near Tumbler Ridge

Family adventures are around every corner in Tumbler Ridge

Trish Drinkle
April 23, 2014

Burly Classic One-Piece Sissy Bar
Gear & Tech

Burly Classic One-Piece Sissy Bar

But a backrest is almost essential if you’re travelling with a passenger. Not only does a backrest improve the passenger's safety, but it will also make the ride more enjoyable for her or him. Plus, it can double as an…

Kirsten Armleder
April 30, 2014

What to do in Saskatchewan this summer
Saskatchewan
Destinations & Trips

What to do in Saskatchewan this summer

Water or dirt, whatever your preference, you can find plenty of motor activities in Saskatechwan

Trish Drinkle
May 3, 2014

River boating in northern Saskatchewan
Water Sports

River boating in northern Saskatchewan

Pat and Lara Goertz enjoy boating on the North Saskatchewan River

Trish Drinkle
May 4, 2014

A veteran’s guide to motorcycle touring
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

A veteran’s guide to motorcycle touring

Dan Hutchinson has taken countless roads and learned a lot in the many years that he’s been journeying on motorcycles

Kristen Mitchell
May 4, 2014

RZR Air Cushion Seat from Moose Racing
Gear & Tech

RZR Air Cushion Seat from Moose Racing

The RZR Air Cushion Seat, which is an industry first, is built on an OEM replacement seat base. It is water resistant and it comes with an adjustable air pressure feature that works with any standard air pump so that…

Kirsten Armleder
May 5, 2014

DragonFire HiBoy Doors for Can-Am Maverick and Commander
Gear & Tech

DragonFire HiBoy Doors for Can-Am Maverick and Commander

But these aren’t your standard fab-shop side-by-side doors. According to Brice Ginn, who is the business manager of DragonFire’s product line, they are specifically engineered to offer a precision fit on Can-Am’s…

Kirsten Armleder
May 5, 2014

BRP to build third Mexican plant at a cost of $50.2M
News & Events

BRP to build third Mexican plant at a cost of $50.2M

Manufacturing operations are expected to begin at the facility in late 2015 and the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2017, BRP said in a news release.

Kyle Born
May 5, 2014

VARTA Powersports AGM batteries
Gear & Tech

VARTA Powersports AGM batteries

A name that is fairly new in North America is VARTA. VARTA, which is owned by Johnson Controls in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has actually been around for years. It’s a trusted name in Europe, though, and VARTA products…

Kirsten Armleder
May 6, 2014

Remembering Kurt Caselli
News & Events

Remembering Kurt Caselli

If you follow the world of off-road motorcycle racing, then you’ve probably heard of Kurt Caselli. At 30 years old, this southern California native was a legend, with multiple off-road race titles from around the world…

Kirsten Armleder
May 6, 2014

WASPcam Gideon Action-Sports Camera
Gear & Tech

WASPcam Gideon Action-Sports Camera

Like its predecessor, the Gideon captures high-definition video in either 1080p, 960p or 720p but instead of the five-megapixel lens of last year, it is now equipped with a 16-megapixel lens. The Gideon also comes with…

Kirsten Armleder
May 7, 2014

Revved up and ready to ride
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Revved up and ready to ride

The White Ridge MX Park is a great opportunity for motocross track riding in Central Alberta

Kristen Mitchell
May 7, 2014

Supercharged woman of watercross
Water Sports

Supercharged woman of watercross

Krista Maki-Zurn, the supercharged woman of watercross

Trish Drinkle
May 9, 2014

Taking Alberta adventures to the max
Water Sports

Taking Alberta adventures to the max

Jet boats on Alberta waterways

Trish Drinkle
May 9, 2014

Wearing a helmet is a must
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Wearing a helmet is a must

SATVA’s safety outreach wants to create safer and more aware riders throughout Saskatchewan

Trish Drinkle
May 12, 2014

Cranbrook, B.C., gets a KTM dealership
News & Events

Cranbrook, B.C., gets a KTM dealership

As of today, the dealership is now carrying KTM bikes and parts—in addition to its usual line of Honda and Yamaha products.

Kirsten Armleder
May 13, 2014

2015 Yamaha FZ-07
Gear & Tech

2015 Yamaha FZ-07

Since it’s a new bike, everything on the 2015 FZ-07 is, well, pretty much new. You can read through the long list of specifications on Yamaha’s website, but we picked out a few key points you’ll probably want to know…

Kirsten Armleder
May 13, 2014

Top off-road riding areas in the Peace region
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Top off-road riding areas in the Peace region

Here are three great spots to check out this summer on your dirt bike or other off-road vehicle

Steve Shannon
May 14, 2014