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Ride for Mom raises over $12,000 for CancerCare Manitoba
Manitoba
Destinations & Trips

Ride for Mom raises over $12,000 for CancerCare Manitoba

In June of 2017, 800 riders descended on the only trail in Manitoba on Crown land that is signed and maintained

Karen Kornelsen
October 18, 2017

X Games Aspen 2018 announces sport disciplines and medalist invites
News & Events

X Games Aspen 2018 announces sport disciplines and medalist invites

All medalists from X Games Aspen 2017 who have sport disciplines returning in 2018 received an early invite to compete at X Game

Kyle Born
October 31, 2017

Husqvarna Motorcycles introduces the Vitpilen 701 and Svartpilen 701 concepts at EICMA 2017
News & Events

Husqvarna Motorcycles introduces the Vitpilen 701 and Svartpilen 701 concepts at EICMA 2017

These two machines are powered by robust yet sophisticated single-cylinder motors that are housed within a minimalistic layout.

Kyle Born
November 9, 2017

Following excitement at EICMA, KTM announces 2018 model lineup for North American market
News & Events

Following excitement at EICMA, KTM announces 2018 model lineup for North American market

The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and the 1090 Adventure R will also be returning to the lineup for 2018.

Kyle Born
November 9, 2017

The latest kits that turn your dirt bike into a snow bike
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

The latest kits that turn your dirt bike into a snow bike

Starting with the most popular, here is a quick guide to the different brands of snow bike conversion kits that are available

Kirsten Armleder
November 15, 2017

Follow Kevin Chow of Vancouver, B.C., as he motorcycles around the world
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Follow Kevin Chow of Vancouver, B.C., as he motorcycles around the world

World Overland is what Kevin Chow is calling his two-plus-year motorcycle trip around the globe

Kirsten Armleder
November 15, 2017

Camso’s ATV track system for 500-cc and under
Gear & Tech

Camso’s ATV track system for 500-cc and under

ATVs outfitted with track systems are truly all-terrain, capable of traversing snow, ice, mud, turf and rocks. The problem is they’re typically outfitted for modern, high-powered machines and come with a hefty price…

Kirsten Armleder
November 15, 2017

Off-roading in the great outdoors
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Off-roading in the great outdoors

The owners of West Coast Edge ATV Adventures give us the scoop about ATVing on Vancouver Island

Jillian Clark
November 16, 2017

KTM announces details for 2018 North American Street Model lineup
News & Events

KTM announces details for 2018 North American Street Model lineup

KTM has announced details of its 2018 North American street model lineup.

Kyle Born
November 20, 2017

From dirt biker to snow biker
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

From dirt biker to snow biker

More people than ever before are entering the world of snow bikes and winter recreation

Trish Drinkle
November 20, 2017

400 kilometres of legendary Lesotho riding
News & Events

400 kilometres of legendary Lesotho riding

Lesotho provides spectacular setting as Wade Young wins a third Roof of Africa

Kyle Born
November 20, 2017

How to climb steep hills on your dirt bike and what to do if you don’t make it
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

How to climb steep hills on your dirt bike and what to do if you don’t make it

How to navigate your way up steep, snotty and technical inclines on an off-road motorcycle

Sam King
November 21, 2017

Tips from pro Timbersled snow bike rider Reagan Sieg
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Tips from pro Timbersled snow bike rider Reagan Sieg

Here are some tips for dirt bike riders who are transitioning to a snow bike

Trish Drinkle
November 22, 2017

Punishing route for Dakar Rally 2018
News & Events

Punishing route for Dakar Rally 2018

2018 drivers and riders face toughest ever path to glory in South America

Kyle Born
November 22, 2017

2017 ATV Rider’s Choice Awards
News & Events

2017 ATV Rider’s Choice Awards

Ten years ago we started our ATV Rider’s Choice Awards. ATVing has changed a lot in those years, with more powerful machines, advanced technologies and greater choice in models. The landscape has also changed, with more local clubs forming to help lay out and maintain trails. That begs the question: where should you ride?\

December 1, 2017

Watch Dougie Lampkin ride through an abandoned theme park
News & Events

Watch Dougie Lampkin ride through an abandoned theme park

British biker still finding adrenaline rushes at abandoned Milan theme park

Kyle Born
December 5, 2017

KTM unveils 2018 U.S. Supercross Teams and 450 SX-F Factory Edition details
News & Events

KTM unveils 2018 U.S. Supercross Teams and 450 SX-F Factory Edition details

The limited quantity KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition machine offers a range of new features and benefits

Kyle Born
December 5, 2017

Fox Racing presents Alway5: The Ryan Dungey Story
News & Events

Fox Racing presents Alway5: The Ryan Dungey Story

“My career’s been way better than I ever dreamed up,” says Dungey in the film. “As a kid, I just wanted to race dirt bikes.” — Fox Racing photo

Kyle Born
December 12, 2017

Our top 10 most-read stories of 2017
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Our top 10 most-read stories of 2017

From an ATV ban in Princeton, B.C., to an epic Sea-Doo adventure in Newfoundland, here are the top 10 most-read stories of 2017

Kirsten Armleder
December 18, 2017

Five years, 79 countries, 223,000 kilometres—and counting
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Five years, 79 countries, 223,000 kilometres—and counting

Follow Sara and Daniel Pedersen as they traverse the globe by motorcycle

Kirsten Armleder
December 18, 2017

Baja Designs OnX6 Arc Series
Gear & Tech

Baja Designs OnX6 Arc Series

The new OnX6 ARC lightbar is arched to fit the contour of your bumper or windshield. — Baja Designs photo

Danielle Cameron
December 20, 2017

Monsoon Bag by Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters
Gear & Tech

Monsoon Bag by Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters

When our riding buddies are together, it means limited space in the truck and all too often our gear getting tossed into the back—which is fine so long as it doesn’t rain. Or snow. Or the route we’re taking to the…

Kirsten Armleder
January 2, 2018

Baja Designs announces RTL-M addition to RTL light bar series
Gear & Tech

Baja Designs announces RTL-M addition to RTL light bar series

At six inches, this light bar is useful on vehicles where space is limited, such as Jeeps, motorcycles, UTVs and ATVs. — Baja Designs photo

Danielle Cameron
January 2, 2018

Crossing Newfoundland by ATV
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Crossing Newfoundland by ATV

Patrick Ryan has crossed Newfoundland by ATV eight times and shares his expertise with other riders who follow his T’Railway

Jillian Clark
January 4, 2018