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Hunting is a way of life from which countless stories are told
Gear & Tech

Hunting is a way of life from which countless stories are told

Explore the vast mountainous terrain throughout B.C. as Lloyd Antypowich takes you on hunting adventures in search of what drives his passion and motivation.

Nicole Lind
June 8, 2015

EZRyde Performance Exhaust for UTVs
Gear & Tech

EZRyde Performance Exhaust for UTVs

If you want some proof, EZRyde has dyno tested the Polaris RZR 800, the Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport 700 and the Wildcat 1000 X. The company saw a 12 per cent horsepower gain on the RZR, a 10 per cent gain on the Wildcat…

Kirsten Armleder
June 10, 2015

Plan your summer around Can-Am Spyder events
News & Events

Plan your summer around Can-Am Spyder events

Owners' events and rallies planned across North America

Keith Powell
June 12, 2015

BRP sets new performance norms with the 2016 Can-Am off-road models
News & Events

BRP sets new performance norms with the 2016 Can-Am off-road models

Signature Rotax ATV engines optimized and upgraded for improved power and torque

Kyle Born
June 12, 2015

The AART of ATV motocross
Riders & Racing

The AART of ATV motocross

Jean-Francois Gauvin and Jamie Vanderaa make the trek down south to represent Canada in the national circuit

Kirsten Armleder
June 15, 2015

Yamaha 2015 FJR1300
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Yamaha 2015 FJR1300

1,298-cc, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled inline-four engine that dishes out some serious power

Jessica Kirby
June 17, 2015

Vegas 8-Ball by Victory Motorcycle
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Vegas 8-Ball by Victory Motorcycle

This stylish, modern and cost-efficient cruiser turns heads with its blacked-out features

Jessica Kirby
June 17, 2015

On the quarter mile with Chris Klassen
Riders & Racing

On the quarter mile with Chris Klassen

RidersWest speaks to motorcycle drag racer Chris Klassen from Calgary, Alberta

Kirsten Armleder
June 17, 2015

Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS

A bike that will both blur the scenery and deliver everyday fun

Jessica Kirby
June 17, 2015

The Royal Distributing Fox Racing KTM Team worked hard in the muddiest race this year
News & Events

The Royal Distributing Fox Racing KTM Team worked hard in the muddiest race this year

Even with the slick conditions, Kaven Benoit rode as if he was on rails to take the moto win. — James Lissimore photo

Kyle Born
June 24, 2015

Polaris’ India partnership produces the Multix – personal utility vehicle
News & Events

Polaris’ India partnership produces the Multix – personal utility vehicle

A joint venture between Eicher Motors Ltd and Polaris Industries, the Multix is designed for business people.

Kyle Born
June 24, 2015

Backroad Mapbooks releases BRMB Navigator app
News & Events

Backroad Mapbooks releases BRMB Navigator app

After more than 20 years in print, Canada’s most complete outdoor recreation guidebooks have gone digital. The *Backroad Mapbooks* series is now available as an app.

Kirsten Armleder
June 24, 2015

Nine-time national snocross champ and pro motocross racer Tucker Hibbert is up for a 2015 ESPY award
News & Events

Nine-time national snocross champ and pro motocross racer Tucker Hibbert is up for a 2015 ESPY award

This is Hibbert’s third time being nominated, and if he wins, he’ll be the first snowmobiler in history to receive this award. The other nominees in this category are Ryan Dungey (motocross), Nyjah Huston…

Kirsten Armleder
June 25, 2015

WASPcam 9900 HD Action Sports Camera
Gear & Tech

WASPcam 9900 HD Action Sports Camera

So what makes WASPcam stand out? Bang for your buck (and the company is based in Canada).

Kirsten Armleder
June 29, 2015

SylvanSport GO-Easy pull-behind motorcycle trailer
Gear & Tech

SylvanSport GO-Easy pull-behind motorcycle trailer

Manufactured in the U.S., the GO-Easy starts with a durable, powder-coated steel frame, and from there it is infinitely upgradeable. Add-ons include a diamond plate aluminum cargo deck, a weatherproof front storage pod…

Kirsten Armleder
June 29, 2015

M2 Black Mesh Mask by RZ Masks
Gear & Tech

M2 Black Mesh Mask by RZ Masks

The M2 Black Mesh Mask by RZ Masks is different, however. It features dual-valve technology, which is designed to expel condensation, keeping the mask interior dry. This technology also prevents fogging and allows the…

Kirsten Armleder
June 30, 2015

Motocross racers are real people, too
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Motocross racers are real people, too

Sometimes, you gotta take a step back from the track to see what’s right in front of you

Jim Muir
July 7, 2015

5 things you should know about the 2015 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour
News & Events

5 things you should know about the 2015 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour

The Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour has become one of the most prestigious freestyle motocross (FMX) tours on the planet, and we’re right in the middle of the 2015 edition. So to bring you up to speed, here are five…

Kirsten Armleder
July 7, 2015

Riding B.C.’s hidden motorcycle paradise
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Riding B.C.’s hidden motorcycle paradise

The Canadian experience doesn’t get any better than this

Doug Firby
July 13, 2015

5 ways to be a safe ATVer
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

5 ways to be a safe ATVer

SATVA’s Know Your Limits safety campaign suggests five ways to be a safe ATVer

July 13, 2015

Polaris Industries Inc. announces hiring of Michael Speetzen as Executive Vice President
News & Events

Polaris Industries Inc. announces hiring of Michael Speetzen as Executive Vice President

Polaris Industries Inc. today announced that Michael Speetzen has been appointed Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. — Photo courtesy Business Wire

Kyle Born
July 14, 2015

Gopher Dunes race report from the Royal Distributing Fox KTM Team
News & Events

Gopher Dunes race report from the Royal Distributing Fox KTM Team

Canadian racer Kaven Benoit worked his way to the top of the MX2 podium at Round 5 of the 2015 CMRC Pro Motocross National. — James Lissimore photo

Kyle Born
July 14, 2015

Getting to know our Hotshot winner
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Getting to know our Hotshot winner

Melinda Snider of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., wins the RidersWest Hotshot contest for the month of June 2015

Kirsten Armleder
July 14, 2015

SATcase personal communication device
Gear & Tech

SATcase personal communication device

Made in the UK, SATcase is a ruggedized device that fits around a standard smartphone and turns it into a high-tech satellite phone. After installing the app, users can communicate with family and friends anywhere…

Kirsten Armleder
July 15, 2015