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Ryan Dungey announces his retirement from professional racing
News & Events

Ryan Dungey announces his retirement from professional racing

The supercross and motocross champ goes out on top

Kyle Born
May 16, 2017

The most effective ways to find distant landmarks
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

The most effective ways to find distant landmarks

How quad riders use modern technology to get up close to waterfalls, old cabins and other distant landmarks

Wayne Lutz
May 23, 2017

Husqvarna Motorcycles unveils 2018 motocross and off-road competition ranges
News & Events

Husqvarna Motorcycles unveils 2018 motocross and off-road competition ranges

Husqvarna's competition lineup reaches new heights in handling and performance with sophisticated new TC and FC models

Kyle Born
May 23, 2017

Exclusive 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Avenger Hunt Master R from Argo
Gear & Tech

Exclusive 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Avenger Hunt Master R from Argo

If you want to be part of an elite group of Argo Xtreme Terrain Vehicle (XTV) owners, then you’ll want to act quickly and get your hands on a 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Avenger Hunt Master R. Only 50 of these…

Kirsten Armleder
May 30, 2017

SATVA encourages ATVers to Ride Safe and Ride Smart
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

SATVA encourages ATVers to Ride Safe and Ride Smart

Adopting these safe practices will maximize your riding experience

Danielle Brost
May 31, 2017

Off the beaten path: Making the trip to Virgin Falls
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Off the beaten path: Making the trip to Virgin Falls

The Alberni Valley Hill Climbers is an active group that hosts about 40 trips a year

Jeff Johnson
May 31, 2017

Husqvarna Motorcycles unveils its new 2018 off-road range unveiled
News & Events

Husqvarna Motorcycles unveils its new 2018 off-road range unveiled

Revolutionary TE 250i full-injected model headlines eight model MY18 off-road line-up

Kyle Born
May 31, 2017

Flatlanders go to the mountains
Crowsnest Pass
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Flatlanders go to the mountains

It was a trip that inspired awe for the natural landscape and an appreciation for the work of local ATVers

John Meed
May 31, 2017

CKX Titan - Summer Edition helmet for ATV, UTV and MX
Gear & Tech

CKX Titan - Summer Edition helmet for ATV, UTV and MX

Looking for a new lid? The CKX Titan - Summer Edition has arrived. This new helmet offers a break from tradition with its motocross-style look and features inspired by modular helmets.

Kirsten Armleder
May 31, 2017

2016 world champion jet boat racer: Chad Burns
Alberta
Water Sports

2016 world champion jet boat racer: Chad Burns

Chad Burns is a full-time family man and part-time adrenalin junkie

Jillian Clark
May 31, 2017

The times they are a-changin’—and about time, too
Alberta
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

The times they are a-changin’—and about time, too

Deciphering Alberta’s new helmet law for OHVs

Kyle Born
June 1, 2017

Holeshots and podiums for the KTM Thor Racing Team at season opener
News & Events

Holeshots and podiums for the KTM Thor Racing Team at season opener

The CMRC Canadian Motocross National got underway at the Whispering Pines Raceway in Kamloops, B.C.

Kyle Born
June 6, 2017

BRP celebrates Can-Am Spyder 10th anniversary with homecoming event; unveils Special Edition models
News & Events

BRP celebrates Can-Am Spyder 10th anniversary with homecoming event; unveils Special Edition models

The Can-Am Spyder 10th Anniversary Homecoming Event was recently held at BRP headquarters in Valcourt, Quebec.

Kyle Born
June 6, 2017

Best lakes for boating near Cranbrook, B.C.
Kootenay Rockies
Water Sports

Best lakes for boating near Cranbrook, B.C.

Moyie, Wasa and Koocanusa are prime spots for water sports enthusiasts and PWC riders

Kirsten Armleder
June 6, 2017

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Christophe Pourcel takes the overall win in Canada
News & Events

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Christophe Pourcel takes the overall win in Canada

Pourcel makes a lasting first impression at the Rockstar Energy Canadian Motocross Nationals for his Canadian debut.

Kyle Born
June 8, 2017

WATCH: Preview Clip of 2017 Red Bull Hare Scramble
News & Events

WATCH: Preview Clip of 2017 Red Bull Hare Scramble

The biggest hard enduro event in the world, the [Erzbergrodeo](https://www.erzbergrodeo.at/index.php?lang=EN), is set to take place June 15 to 18, 2017, in Eisenerz, Austria. Here, the world’s elitist racers will tackle four days of grueling hard enduro races. The highlight of this weekend’s proceedings is the Red Bull Hare Scramble where 500 riders start from the bottom of a quarry to battle their way to the top of Austria’s biggest iron mine.

Kyle Born
June 12, 2017

Prince Albert satisfies the itch that Saskatchewan sand can scratch
Saskatchewan
Destinations & Trips

Prince Albert satisfies the itch that Saskatchewan sand can scratch

The Dirt Riders have revived a classic track

Kyle Born
June 12, 2017

Mud, bison and a loopy trail
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Mud, bison and a loopy trail

What mountain? Oh, Watt Mountain. That’s the place to be in High Level, Alberta.

Kyle Born
June 12, 2017

Kaven Benoit to sit out from the CMRC Canadian Motocross National until further notice
News & Events

Kaven Benoit to sit out from the CMRC Canadian Motocross National until further notice

Kaven Benoit injured his ankle while he was racing in Europe this past winter. — KTM photo

Kyle Born
June 12, 2017

A wonderful windfall awaits within Whitecourt
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

A wonderful windfall awaits within Whitecourt

Derelict artifacts decorate Whitecourt’s Windfall Town Site

Kyle Born
June 12, 2017

A man named Shawn, a dog named Wilma and a Russian motorcycle named Pyotr
Kootenay Rockies
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

A man named Shawn, a dog named Wilma and a Russian motorcycle named Pyotr

Navigating a motorcycle through Canadian blizzards isn’t a problem for this man or his furry friend riding shotgun

Kyle Born
June 12, 2017

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Christophe Pourcel does it again
News & Events

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Christophe Pourcel does it again

Pourcel passes first place in the last corner and claims the overall win in Prince George, B.C.

Kyle Born
June 13, 2017

ProTaper Fuzion Handlebars
Gear & Tech

ProTaper Fuzion Handlebars

When it comes to dirt biking, some riders swear by a handlebar that flexes to absorb some of the impact and vibration that is transferred to their body when tackling jumps on the track and obstacles in the woods. Others…

Kirsten Armleder
June 13, 2017

LS2 MX436 Pioneer Off-Road Helmet
Gear & Tech

LS2 MX436 Pioneer Off-Road Helmet

This is the helmet for dual-sport motorcycle riders who spend more time on dirt than asphalt. The LS2 MX436 Pioneer features a twin-shield system with an optically correct, impact-, UV- and scratch-resistant visor. The…

Kirsten Armleder
June 13, 2017