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Making a Canadian splash around the world
Water Sports

Making a Canadian splash around the world

For 27 years, Mike Klippenstein has contended at the highest level of personal watercraft racing there is

Kirsten Armleder
May 30, 2016

Just for the fun of it with Nick Antle
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Just for the fun of it with Nick Antle

With a riding style that was inspired by the King of Supercross, Nick Antle has got one of the nastiest whips around

Matthew Mallory
May 30, 2016

How mothers cope when their sons race
Kootenay Rockies
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

How mothers cope when their sons race

Now sixteen and ripping up the racetracks on his KX 250, Brayden is a force to be reckoned with.

Danielle Brost
May 30, 2016

Getting airborne with Al McBeth
Riders & Racing

Getting airborne with Al McBeth

From the desert to ice to air, Al McBeth of Abbotsford, B.C., is taking Canada’s UTV scene to a whole new level

Kirsten Armleder
May 30, 2016

Dirt biking in Whistler, B.C.
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Dirt biking in Whistler, B.C.

Head to the Green River Motocross Park to get your braaap on

Matthew Mallory
May 30, 2016

Adventure and history on the Deh Cho Travel Connection
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Adventure and history on the Deh Cho Travel Connection

A challenging circle tour that will test your stamina and preparedness

Susan Lohrer
May 30, 2016

Tom Ostrem — Speeding into the Golden Years
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Tom Ostrem — Speeding into the Golden Years

For this member of the Alberta OldTimers Motocross Association retirement will simply mean more time for racing

Louis Bockner
May 31, 2016

Polaris helps Fort McMurray region rebuild
News & Events

Polaris helps Fort McMurray region rebuild

Polaris Industries Inc. announced the company has donated $10,000, through the Canadian Red Cross, plus equipment.

Kyle Born
May 31, 2016

Five stops along The Crow
Crowsnest Pass
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Five stops along The Crow

Here are five things motorcyclists travelling along Crowsnest Highway 3 can see and do

Kirsten Armleder
May 31, 2016

Cannonballing through Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Destinations & Trips

Cannonballing through Saskatchewan

Cannonball Rides are a test of endurance, stamina and skill

Trish Drinkle
May 31, 2016

Fort McMurray Polaris dealer looks to rise from the ashes
News & Events

Fort McMurray Polaris dealer looks to rise from the ashes

“We are making plans to rebuild and are focused on renewing our support to the community that is our home,” says Gene Ouellette

Kyle Born
June 1, 2016

Five places to ride ATVs and UTVs near Cranbrook, B.C.
Kootenay Rockies
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Five places to ride ATVs and UTVs near Cranbrook, B.C.

Here are five must-experience rides to try around the outdoor-oriented city of Cranbrook

Kirsten Armleder
June 1, 2016

Polaris pitches in
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Polaris pitches in

Polaris Industries Inc. has donated $10,000, through the Canadian Red Cross

Kirsten Armleder
June 2, 2016

Do’s and Don’ts of Street biking
British Columbia
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Do’s and Don’ts of Street biking

Use common sense and learn some basic safety procedures before you get your street bike

Trish Drinkle
June 2, 2016

Cold Lake, Alberta, is a quadding paradise
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Cold Lake, Alberta, is a quadding paradise

Terrain for every style of riding can be found at Cold Lake, Alberta

Mason Buettner
June 2, 2016

Don’t pass up the Pas
Manitoba
Destinations & Trips

Don’t pass up the Pas

The Pas has its share of attractions that make it a worthwhile stop during your Manitoba adventure.

Danielle Cameron
June 4, 2016

The floating world of Wayne and Margy Lutz
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

The floating world of Wayne and Margy Lutz

Living in a float cabin has led this couple to carry their ATVs by barge to some of the most remote areas around Powell Lake

Kirsten Armleder
June 7, 2016

The KTM Thor Racing Team wins the MX1 National season opener
News & Events

The KTM Thor Racing Team wins the MX1 National season opener

Davi Millsaps and Kaven Benoit finish the day in first and fourth overall

Kyle Born
June 8, 2016

Squamish motorcycle trials tagalong
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Squamish motorcycle trials tagalong

The author heads into the backwoods of Squamish, B.C., for a Canadian Pacific Trials motorcycle event

Matthew Mallory
June 8, 2016

Mechanix M-Pact Glove
Gear & Tech

Mechanix M-Pact Glove

First off, the M-Pact Glove features flexible thermoplastic knuckle guards and dedicated finger guards to shield the top of your hand from impact and pinching. The index finger and thumb are reinforced with a dual layer…

Kirsten Armleder
June 8, 2016

KTM takes us behind the scenes with Kaven Benoit and Cole Thompson
News & Events

KTM takes us behind the scenes with Kaven Benoit and Cole Thompson

Watch Canadian professional motocross racers Kaven Benoit and Cole Thompson hit the dirt at the famous KTM USA supercross track

Kyle Born
June 8, 2016

Canada’s Tyler Medaglia finishes 7th at the first round of the Rockstar Energy Motocross Nationals
News & Events

Canada’s Tyler Medaglia finishes 7th at the first round of the Rockstar Energy Motocross Nationals

Parts Canada Husqvarna rider Tyler Medaglia battled through a rough weekend in Kamloops, B.C.

Kyle Born
June 8, 2016

Can-Am unveils 2017 ATV and UTV lineup
News & Events

Can-Am unveils 2017 ATV and UTV lineup

New side-by-side models in the 2017 lineup give Can-Am a better footprint in the hunting industry

Kyle Born
June 8, 2016

BRP invites Can-Am Spyder owners from all over the world to 10th anniversary event in 2017
News & Events

BRP invites Can-Am Spyder owners from all over the world to 10th anniversary event in 2017

BRP unveiled the first Can-Am Spyder model in 2007 with the vision of democratizing the open road.

Kyle Born
June 10, 2016