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The great American escape on four-wheelers
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

The great American escape on four-wheelers

Dianne and Steve Colibaba, 60, spend their winters ATVing in the southern U.S. and their summers in B.C.

Kirsten Armleder
January 25, 2016

Defining the adventure motorcycle at the 2016 Vancouver Motorcycle Show
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Defining the adventure motorcycle at the 2016 Vancouver Motorcycle Show

An adventure rider’s review and observations of the 2016 Vancouver Motorcycle Show in January

Trevor Hughes
January 25, 2016

2016 Vancouver Motorcycle Show photo gallery
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

2016 Vancouver Motorcycle Show photo gallery

Photos highlights from the 2016 Vancouver Motorcycle Show.

January 25, 2016

Jamie Vanderaa of Rocky Mountain House keeps the dream alive
Riders & Racing

Jamie Vanderaa of Rocky Mountain House keeps the dream alive

From ATV motocross to snocross, Alberta’s Jamie Vanderaa is chasing his dream of racing for a living

Kirsten Armleder
January 26, 2016

AMSOIL introduces new dirt bike transmission fluid
News & Events

AMSOIL introduces new dirt bike transmission fluid

AMSOIL formulates a complete line of high-quality products that help riders maximize dirt bike performance.

Kyle Born
February 3, 2016

Polaris VP of Corporate Development leaves company
News & Events

Polaris VP of Corporate Development leaves company

Guido Neizert, Managing Director, Adjacent-Market Development, will serve as interim leader.

Kyle Born
February 11, 2016

Nadler new VP of PG&A business at Arctic Cat
News & Events

Nadler new VP of PG&A business at Arctic Cat

Mr. Nadler brings a strategic mindset and a proven track record of developing and selling innovative products to consumers.

Kyle Born
February 12, 2016

BRP harvests record design awards in 2015.
News & Events

BRP harvests record design awards in 2015.

BRP was recognized with 11 different design awards from four separate organizations worldwide, a record for the company.

Kyle Born
February 15, 2016

Dowco Iron Rider Messenger awarded 2016 Nifty 50
News & Events

Dowco Iron Rider Messenger awarded 2016 Nifty 50

The recently released Iron Rider Messenger Bag by Dowco is already gaining prestige—it was named as one of the winners of Powersports Business Nifty 50 for 2016. — Photo courtesy Dowco

Kyle Born
February 16, 2016

BRP receives industry award for Rotax innovation
News & Events

BRP receives industry award for Rotax innovation

BRP’s Rotax Intelligent Shift and Throttle (iST) system was recognized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

Kyle Born
February 16, 2016

A visit to Yamaha Motors head office
News & Events

A visit to Yamaha Motors head office

A visit to Toronto for publisher Keith Powell leads to a quick stop at the head office of Yamaha.

Keith Powell
February 17, 2016

Can-Am unveils an exclusive race-inspired Spyder F3 Turbo Concept at Daytona International Speedway
News & Events

Can-Am unveils an exclusive race-inspired Spyder F3 Turbo Concept at Daytona International Speedway

Don't get too excited, Spyder fans—although a dream vehicle for many, this is not planned for production.

Kyle Born
February 19, 2016

Husqvarna Motorcycles race report
News & Events

Husqvarna Motorcycles race report

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna factory racing’s Jason Anderson and Zach Osborne earn podium finishes at Arlington supercross

Kyle Born
February 23, 2016

Polaris Slingshot and Mad Media unveil SlingshotX featuring Tanner Foust
News & Events

Polaris Slingshot and Mad Media unveil SlingshotX featuring Tanner Foust

Polaris Slingshot and Mad Media have unveiled the highly anticipated performance driving video, SlingshotX.

Kyle Born
March 4, 2016

Josh Strang wins opening round of 2016 GNCC
News & Events

Josh Strang wins opening round of 2016 GNCC

Andrew Delong finishes 11th in XC1 Pro

Kyle Born
March 8, 2016

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 design concept wins iF design award
News & Events

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 design concept wins iF design award

Husqvarna's Vitpilen 701 concept gains top honours in prominent international design competition

Kyle Born
March 8, 2016

Westlock Motocross Track
Alberta
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Westlock Motocross Track

What makes Westlock’s track unique is the friendly family atmosphere

Susan Lohrer
March 11, 2016

Polaris buys another industrial vehicle company – Taylor-Dunn
News & Events

Polaris buys another industrial vehicle company – Taylor-Dunn

Founded in 1949, Taylor-Dunn is a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial vehicles.

Kyle Born
March 11, 2016

When water skiing lost its thrill, Colden Thompson caught the wakeboard bug
British Columbia
Water Sports

When water skiing lost its thrill, Colden Thompson caught the wakeboard bug

2nd in the 2015 Junior Mens division ofthe Canadian National Wakeboard Championships.

Nowell Berg
March 17, 2016

Dirt biking in Kamloops, B.C.
Kamloops
Destinations & Trips

Dirt biking in Kamloops, B.C.

The terrain, climate and services in Kamloops make it the perfect location for dirt biking and off-road motorcycling

Kirsten Armleder
March 17, 2016

The Top 5 things to do in Radium Hot Springs
Kootenay Rockies
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

The Top 5 things to do in Radium Hot Springs

Radium Hot Springs is a gem in the heart of the Columbia Valley

Susan Lohrer
March 18, 2016

Twisties, alpine vistas and friendly faces await you in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
Kootenay Rockies
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Twisties, alpine vistas and friendly faces await you in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

Radium Hot Springs is perhaps the most welcoming community to visit in B.C. if you ride a motorcycle.

Susan Lohrer
March 21, 2016

Southern Alberta’s summer playground
Crowsnest Pass
Destinations & Trips

Southern Alberta’s summer playground

Whether it’s ATVing, fishing or a bit of both, the Crowsnest Pass is a hotspot for backcountry enthusiasts

Kirsten Armleder
March 21, 2016

Dirt biking in Revelstoke, B.C.
Revelstoke
Destinations & Trips

Dirt biking in Revelstoke, B.C.

Revelstoke is fast becoming one of the best places to ride a dirt bike in southeastern B.C.

Kirsten Armleder
March 21, 2016