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Best in show
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Best in show

Highlights from the Calgary motorcycle show

Kirsten Armleder
January 19, 2015

Keanu Reeves and his love of motorcycles
Riders & Racing

Keanu Reeves and his love of motorcycles

Hollywood star Keanu Reeves is a crazy two-wheeled enthusiast who has started up his own motorcycle company

Kirsten Armleder
January 20, 2015

Honda Canada’s best-selling motorcycle brand
News & Events

Honda Canada’s best-selling motorcycle brand

In 2014, Honda was the top selling brand in Off Road recreation, Dual Sport and Sport categories.

Kyle Born
February 2, 2015

Matt Levatich, named President and CEO of Harley-Davidson, Inc as Keith Wandell announces retirement
News & Events

Matt Levatich, named President and CEO of Harley-Davidson, Inc as Keith Wandell announces retirement

Matt Levatich, named President and CEO of Harley-Davidson, Inc.

Kyle Born
February 6, 2015

The Queen Charlottes by quad
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

The Queen Charlottes by quad

Four friends from Quesnel take a week to explore Haida Gwaii by off-road vehicle.

Submitted by Phil Megyesi
February 24, 2015

New world snowbike record set in Whitecourt
Riders & Racing

New world snowbike record set in Whitecourt

Reagan Sieg managed to jump his Timbersled snowbike to a distance of 25 metres (83 feet)

Kirsten Armleder
February 25, 2015

Historical adventures
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Historical adventures

We asked our readers to share their favourite historical riding zones

Danielle Cameron
February 25, 2015

Discover historic Dorreen
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Discover historic Dorreen

On the west side of the Skeena River, about 50 kilometres north of Terrace, B.C., lies the historic community of Dorreen

Kirsten Armleder
February 25, 2015

A new track for the Medicine Hat ATV/UTV club
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

A new track for the Medicine Hat ATV/UTV club

The new ATV/UTV track is open

Jessica Kirby
February 27, 2015

New 20W-40 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil for Victory® and Indian® Motorcycles
News & Events

New 20W-40 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil for Victory® and Indian® Motorcycles

AMSOIL 20W-40 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil.

Kyle Born
March 4, 2015

Adventure and history collide in Cranbrook
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Adventure and history collide in Cranbrook

There is plenty to see and do in and around the heartbeat city of the Kootenays

Kirsten Armleder
March 4, 2015

Gear up for the ATV season with some proper training
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Gear up for the ATV season with some proper training

As the ATV season is fast approaching, it’s time to equip yourself with some proper training before hitting the trails.

Mason Buettner
March 9, 2015

Have you registered your ORV?
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Have you registered your ORV?

You’ll want to do it soon because registration of off-road vehicles in B.C. becomes mandatory on June 1, 2015

Kirsten Armleder
March 10, 2015

Ten days of high speed action
Water Sports

Ten days of high speed action

The annual World Jet Boat Championship race returns to Western Canada July 15 to 25

Mason Buettner
March 12, 2015

Quicksilver Powersports Lubricants partners with Valerie Thompson Racing Land Speed Racing Team
News & Events

Quicksilver Powersports Lubricants partners with Valerie Thompson Racing Land Speed Racing Team

Quicksilver Powersports Lubricants will help power seven-time land speed record holder Valerie Thompson on her quest to reach record speeds.

Kyle Born
March 12, 2015

Ice racing gains traction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Ice racing gains traction

Ice racing competition revs up at the winter festival on Echo Lake in Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan.

Breanne Massey
March 12, 2015

Personal watercraft (PWC) – riding etiquette
Water Sports

Personal watercraft (PWC) – riding etiquette

Riding in control and within your experience level is a way of eliminating dangerous situations

Nowell Berg
March 16, 2015

Exploring the silvery Slocan
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Exploring the silvery Slocan

Historic ghost towns and abandoned forest fire lookouts are great places to explore

Steve Shannon
March 16, 2015

Riders News: Harley-Davidson plans direct distribution to independent dealers in Canada
News & Events

Riders News: Harley-Davidson plans direct distribution to independent dealers in Canada

A transition in Canadian operations could be as early as the third quarter of 2015.

Kyle Born
March 17, 2015

Westlock appeals to all
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Westlock appeals to all

An Alberta treasure, Westlock brings out the adventurer in everyone

Danielle Cameron
March 18, 2015

Welcome to Williston Lake
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Welcome to Williston Lake

Located just a short drive from Mackenzie, Williston Lake is a well-known area for all types of outdoor recreation

Danielle Cameron
March 18, 2015

Ride the Valley of the Mountains
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Ride the Valley of the Mountains

Valemount, B.C., offers an abundance of backcountry terrain

Kirsten Armleder
March 18, 2015

Creston draws a crowd
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Creston draws a crowd

The quadding in Creston, B.C., is enough to impress even the most seasoned ATVer

Danielle Cameron
March 18, 2015

Triumph announces 2015 race plans
News & Events

Triumph announces 2015 race plans

Triumph Motorcycles will have a strong presence in the racing scene this year. — photo courtesy Triumph Motorcycles

Kyle Born
March 24, 2015