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Polaris shutting down Victory Motorcycles operations
News & Events

Polaris shutting down Victory Motorcycles operations

Polaris Industries is winding down Victory Motorcycles operations, strengthening its position in the powersports industry

Kyle Born
January 9, 2017

Husqvarna’s Martin Davalos claims first heat race win of the AMA Supercross season
News & Events

Husqvarna’s Martin Davalos claims first heat race win of the AMA Supercross season

Jason Anderson finishes 4th in 450 Class

Kyle Born
January 9, 2017

7 new bikes to see at the 2017 Vancouver Motorcycle Show
News & Events

7 new bikes to see at the 2017 Vancouver Motorcycle Show

The best in bikes will be found at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show, which takes place January 20 to 22, 2017 at Tradex.

Kyle Born
January 9, 2017

Yamaha unveils impactful new consumer show display for 2017
News & Events

Yamaha unveils impactful new consumer show display for 2017

The new display captures the essence of our Conquer Outdoors message, yet does so in a way that is inviting & interactive.

Kyle Born
January 10, 2017

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing announces 2017 off-road team
News & Events

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing announces 2017 off-road team

The 2017 team features Colton Haaker, Josh Strang, Jacob Argubright and Thaddeus Duvall

Kyle Born
January 16, 2017

Brett MacDowell joins Team Marlon
News & Events

Brett MacDowell joins Team Marlon

With Brett's guiding and snowmobiling experience, he will be working hand in hand to create products that are requested by today

Kyle Born
January 16, 2017

Rene Cormier: International motorcycle travel 101
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Rene Cormier: International motorcycle travel 101

A solo adventure led Canadian motorcyclist Rene Cormier to run his own touring company—Renedian Adventures

Trevor Marc Hughes
January 23, 2017

5 stories from the 2017 Vancouver Motorcycle Show that will surprise you
British Columbia
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

5 stories from the 2017 Vancouver Motorcycle Show that will surprise you

The author ventures to the edges of Tradex to root for The Underdog at the 2017 Vancouver Motorcycle Show

Trevor Marc Hughes
January 24, 2017

No ATVs allowed
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

No ATVs allowed

Riding ATVs on Princeton, B.C. trails has been outlawed

Kyle Born
January 26, 2017

Organized ATVing in Manitoba offers many benefits
Manitoba
Destinations & Trips

Organized ATVing in Manitoba offers many benefits

Highlighting the accomplishments and challenges of ATVing in Manitoba

Kyle Born
January 26, 2017

Vancouver Motorcycle Show 2017 attracts thousands
News & Events

Vancouver Motorcycle Show 2017 attracts thousands

Over 31,000 attended 36th annual show held at the Tradex in Abbotsford, January 20–22, 2017.

Kyle Born
January 27, 2017

Taking in the Campbell River views
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Taking in the Campbell River views

A short story behind this Hotshots photo by Lisa Day of Courtenay, B.C.

Kirsten Armleder
February 1, 2017

Freestyle, endurocross—what’s next? Snow bike star Brock Hoyer says the sky’s the limit
Riders & Racing

Freestyle, endurocross—what’s next? Snow bike star Brock Hoyer says the sky’s the limit

SnoRiders catches up with Brock Hoyer to talk about winning X Games and the future of the sport

Kirsten Armleder
February 14, 2017

Crush bad habits, not cans, on the trail
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Crush bad habits, not cans, on the trail

ATVers in B.C. can work together to make drinking and riding a thing of the past.

Kirsten Armleder
March 1, 2017

Textron’s acquisition of Arctic Cat now complete
News & Events

Textron’s acquisition of Arctic Cat now complete

Textron Inc. announces acquisition of Arctic Cat Inc., a leading company in the recreational vehicle industry

Kyle Born
March 13, 2017

KTM announces groundbreaking 2-stroke fuel injection enduro machines
News & Events

KTM announces groundbreaking 2-stroke fuel injection enduro machines

KTM's new 2018 250 XC-W TPI will arrive in Canada in limited quantities this fall

Kyle Born
March 15, 2017

New 2018 Timbersled ARO aimed at putting the bike back in snow biking
News & Events

New 2018 Timbersled ARO aimed at putting the bike back in snow biking

Polaris releases the new 2018 Timbersled ARO snow bike kit

Kirsten Armleder
March 20, 2017

Motorfist releases 2017 offroad gear for ATVers, UTVers and enduro riders
Gear & Tech

Motorfist releases 2017 offroad gear for ATVers, UTVers and enduro riders

Riding apparel designed specifically for ATVers and side-by-side enthusiasts is here. Motorfist released its new offroad line, and just in time for the 2017 riding season.

Kirsten Armleder
March 27, 2017

Street, dirt and snow
Southern Alberta
Riders & Racing

Street, dirt and snow

Red Deer, Alberta, Rad Rider: Troy Dezall

Jillian Clark
March 31, 2017

$150,000 for Canada’s 150th
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

$150,000 for Canada’s 150th

In honour of Canada’s 150th celebrations, the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council has announced a funding program

Jillian Clark
March 31, 2017

Giant Loop Possibles Pouch
Gear & Tech

Giant Loop Possibles Pouch

ATVers are adventure seekers and like the early explorers, they need a safe place to put their “possibles” or critical gear.

Kirsten Armleder
April 1, 2017

Where and when to go riding in Rocky Mountain House
Southern Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Where and when to go riding in Rocky Mountain House

Should you hit the dirt and rocks in Rocky?

Kyle Born
April 4, 2017

Waking in the waves of watercross
Southern Alberta
Water Sports

Waking in the waves of watercross

Going from off-roader to water-cruiser is as natural as hitting the throttle

Kyle Born
April 4, 2017

Motocross racing and dirt biking near Whitecourt, Alberta
Alberta
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Motocross racing and dirt biking near Whitecourt, Alberta

Whether it's racing with your buddies or riding with your kids, this moto track is great for locals and visitors alike.

Kirsten Armleder
April 4, 2017