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All in the family: How an ATV Rodeo is in Mike Battenfelder’s blood
Alberta
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

All in the family: How an ATV Rodeo is in Mike Battenfelder’s blood

The Henry Battenfelder Memorial ATV Rodeo is set for June 2 to 4 in Camp Creek, Alberta

Jeff Johnson
April 4, 2017

New fuel-injected 2-strokes from Husqvarna Motorcycles
News & Events

New fuel-injected 2-strokes from Husqvarna Motorcycles

Revolutionary TE 250i machines set to change perceptions about two-stroke off-road bikes

Kyle Born
April 5, 2017

Adventurous riding in North Central Alberta
Alberta
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Adventurous riding in North Central Alberta

Off-road enthusiasts from Westlock enjoy the diverse terrain of North Central Alberta’s Timeu Creek OHV Recreation Area

Karen Kornelsen
April 5, 2017

Bill Ford is putting the maple leaf in championship mud racing
Alberta
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Bill Ford is putting the maple leaf in championship mud racing

An Alberta resident is taking his experience with championship mud racing in the United States and bringing it home to Canada

Jeff Johnson
April 6, 2017

UTV racing in the West and a check-in with Al McBeth
Alberta
Riders & Racing

UTV racing in the West and a check-in with Al McBeth

The scene is spreading and this Abbotsford, B.C., racer slash daredevil has got his foot to the floor

Kirsten Armleder
April 10, 2017

Raising the next wave of watercross racers
Saskatchewan
Water Sports

Raising the next wave of watercross racers

This man is one of the best at his sport, president of the WCWA and his kids are following in his footsteps

Kyle Born
April 10, 2017

Living her dream: motorcyclist Rosie Gabrielle rides solo around the world
British Columbia
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Living her dream: motorcyclist Rosie Gabrielle rides solo around the world

Camera in hand, she does it with eyes wide open to new places, people and beautiful experiences

Kirsten Armleder
April 10, 2017

Life of a Whistler ATV guide
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Life of a Whistler ATV guide

Hawaiian Jodi Matsuoka traded sand and surf for snow and turf

Matthew Mallory
April 11, 2017

Aussie Sam King brings his two-wheeled wizardry to Canada
Kootenay Rockies
Riders & Racing

Aussie Sam King brings his two-wheeled wizardry to Canada

Even if you’ve spent your life around dirt bikes, what this trials rider can do with ramps and a school bus will blow your mind

Kirsten Armleder
April 11, 2017

Yamaha Financial Services announces winner of the ‘Win Your Yamaha’ contest
News & Events

Yamaha Financial Services announces winner of the ‘Win Your Yamaha’ contest

Yamaha Financial Services is proud to announce the winner of the ‘Win Your Yamaha’ contest is Kevin Higney from Oshawa, ON.

Kyle Born
April 12, 2017

The KIRK 2017: Historic hare scramble or hard enduro?
British Columbia
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

The KIRK 2017: Historic hare scramble or hard enduro?

Off-road racers take on a Vancouver Island course modeled after the world’s toughest hard enduro

Kirsten Armleder
April 12, 2017

ATV Safety 101: Manitoba’s changing perspective on helmet safety
Manitoba
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

ATV Safety 101: Manitoba’s changing perspective on helmet safety

These views are shared by similar ATV organizations across the country

Jeff Johnson
April 13, 2017

Women motorcycle riders around the world unite for 11th annual International Female Ride Day
News & Events

Women motorcycle riders around the world unite for 11th annual International Female Ride Day

International Female Ride Day takes place on Saturday, May 6th, 2017

Kyle Born
April 19, 2017

New engine scan tool to monitor the health of your Harley-Davidson
Gear & Tech

New engine scan tool to monitor the health of your Harley-Davidson

You’re cruising down the highway and your check engine light comes on. What to do? Well, if you have the new Motorscan adapter, just turn on your smartphone and you’ll know exactly what’s wrong with your Harley.

Kirsten Armleder
April 19, 2017

A silty track and swampy trails—High Level is a delightfully messy playground
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

A silty track and swampy trails—High Level is a delightfully messy playground

High Level, Alberta, is a great place to get down in the dirt

Kyle Born
April 19, 2017

Textron Announcement: Arctic Cat for Snowmobiles and Textron Off Road for Arctic Cat ATVs
News & Events

Textron Announcement: Arctic Cat for Snowmobiles and Textron Off Road for Arctic Cat ATVs

Textron Inc. bought out Arctic Cat earlier this year in a $247 million cash deal.

Kyle Born
April 21, 2017

Meet our photographer
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Meet our photographer

Geoff Moore is an outdoor enthusiast, media rep and the cover photographer for RidersWest issue 27:4

Kirsten Armleder
May 1, 2017

Take the Motorcycle Safety Pledge
News & Events

Take the Motorcycle Safety Pledge

Show your support for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Kyle Born
May 2, 2017

Enter your photos to win a CKX Titan - Summer Edition helmet
Manitoba
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Enter your photos to win a CKX Titan - Summer Edition helmet

Upload your ATV, side-by-side, motorcycle or watercraft photo(s) for the chance to win a CKX Titan - Summer Edition helmet

Kirsten Armleder
May 2, 2017

ATVing and fishing in Saskatchewan’s backcountry
Saskatchewan
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

ATVing and fishing in Saskatchewan’s backcountry

The lure of the wild is strong with Trevor Schell, who regularly spends his spare time out exploring his local trails

Jillian Clark
May 2, 2017

KTM’s new SX model range for 2018 will be arriving in dealerships soon
News & Events

KTM’s new SX model range for 2018 will be arriving in dealerships soon

Model year 2018 KTM SX models will be arriving in North American dealerships beginning in mid-June

Kyle Born
May 3, 2017

The 5 most important modifications for your side-by-side
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

The 5 most important modifications for your side-by-side

Make your side-by-side safer and up the rad factor with these must-have accessories

Kirsten Armleder
May 7, 2017

Ryan Dungey is your 2017 AMA 450 Supercross champion
News & Events

Ryan Dungey is your 2017 AMA 450 Supercross champion

This is Ryan Dungey’s third consecutive 450 supercross title for KTM

Kyle Born
May 9, 2017

Textron closes Arctic Cat new head office in downtown Minneapolis
News & Events

Textron closes Arctic Cat new head office in downtown Minneapolis

Most of the head office staff positions will be transferred to other Arctic Cat facilities.

Kyle Born
May 12, 2017