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BRP celebrates racing successes in dirt, in snow and on the water
News & Events

BRP celebrates racing successes in dirt, in snow and on the water

Kyle Chaney earned the 2017 TORC Pro UTV Mod class championship with the Can-Am Maverick X3 side-by-side vehicle. — BRP photo

Kyle Born
January 8, 2018

Yamaha Announces 2018 SxS / ATV Racers and bLU cRU Support Program
News & Events

Yamaha Announces 2018 SxS / ATV Racers and bLU cRU Support Program

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces their new and returning factory-supported Side-by-Side and ATV racers for the 2018 season.

Kyle Born
January 16, 2018

Discover Whitecourt by ATV
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Discover Whitecourt by ATV

Rent an ATV or UTV in the town of Whitecourt to experience Woodlands County off the beaten path

Jillian Clark
January 22, 2018

2018 Calgary Motorcycle Show photo gallery
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

2018 Calgary Motorcycle Show photo gallery

Motorcycle and ATV enthusiasts converged on BMO Centre for the 2018 instalment of the Calgary Motorcycle Show

Kirsten Armleder
January 22, 2018

Harley-Davidson Snow Hill Climb debuts at X Games Aspen
News & Events

Harley-Davidson Snow Hill Climb debuts at X Games Aspen

Competitors will race heavily modified Sportsters up the SuperPipe at X Games. — Harley-Davidson photo

Kyle Born
January 23, 2018

Oval Ice Racing: The rules of the race with Rocky Mountain House
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Oval Ice Racing: The rules of the race with Rocky Mountain House

The adrenalin rush from studded tires ripping across a frozen lake makes the cold worth it for these riders

Jillian Clark
February 1, 2018

Jerry Bens: YouTube Rad Rider
Saskatchewan
Destinations & Trips

Jerry Bens: YouTube Rad Rider

Jerry Bens puts about 1500 kilometres on his quad each year, with many of those miles recorded on his YouTube channel

Jillian Clark
February 1, 2018

The power of positivity leads to lasting ATV memories
Alberta
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

The power of positivity leads to lasting ATV memories

Jason Stapleton is a motivational force in the Alberta ATV Triple Crown series

Kyle Born
February 9, 2018

New for 2018: KTM introduces RC 390R and a new Orange Brigade Race Team
News & Events

New for 2018: KTM introduces RC 390R and a new Orange Brigade Race Team

The RC 390 R is a street-legal supersport motorcycle with all of the class-leading features offered on the standard RC 390.

Kyle Born
February 13, 2018

The KTM Thor Racing Team starts 2018 with two podiums
News & Events

The KTM Thor Racing Team starts 2018 with two podiums

The brand new Canadian Jetwerx Triple Crown series made its first 2018 stop at the Abbotsford Centre Arena on February 24.

Kyle Born
February 27, 2018

Sicamous Ripped Snow Festival
Thompson Okanagan
Destinations & Trips

Sicamous Ripped Snow Festival

Craig Moore, Western representative of SledgeHammer Apparel, invited us to the Sicamous Ripped Snow Festival in February.

Jillian Clark
February 27, 2018

Dune Riding Mecca: Polaris acquires historic Glamis Beach Store and property in California
News & Events

Dune Riding Mecca: Polaris acquires historic Glamis Beach Store and property in California

Polaris acquired the property from the Estate of Beach Store founder Eurgene LeBlanc.

Kyle Born
February 28, 2018

BRP creates new powersports group and appoints Bertrand Thiébaut as president of this group
News & Events

BRP creates new powersports group and appoints Bertrand Thiébaut as president of this group

The new Powersports Group brings together the Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Can-Am and Rotax product lines into a single unit.

Kyle Born
March 1, 2018

KTM and Red Bull announce new partnership
News & Events

KTM and Red Bull announce new partnership

The new partnership will see both companies moving hand in hand towards the same goal of promoting Canadian motorcross racing.

Kyle Born
March 14, 2018

The KTM Red Bull Thor Racing team announces new 2018 rider line-up
News & Events

The KTM Red Bull Thor Racing team announces new 2018 rider line-up

Following the Red Bull partnership announcement, KTM Canada would like to formally introduce the 2018 rider line-up.

Kyle Born
March 19, 2018

Cole Thompson dominates round 2 & 3 of the Ax Tour in Calgary
News & Events

Cole Thompson dominates round 2 & 3 of the Ax Tour in Calgary

KTM Red Bull Thor rider, Cole Thompson, dominated 5 out of the 6 races through the weekend.

Kyle Born
March 20, 2018

The grand-daddy of motorcycle circle tours
British Columbia
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

The grand-daddy of motorcycle circle tours

The International Selkirk Loop is a three- to seven-day tour that takes motorcyclists on a memorable trip through the mountains

Kirsten Armleder
March 26, 2018

Taking your quads on vacation
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Taking your quads on vacation

The author shares some of her recent ATV adventures on B.C.’s Northern Sunshine Coast.

Margy Lutz
March 26, 2018

Vozz RS 1.0 motorcycle helmet
Gear & Tech

Vozz RS 1.0 motorcycle helmet

And now for something completely out of the ordinary . . . . a motorcycle helmet that opens from the back. Designed by an Australian company, the Vozz RS 1.0 is an innovative helmet that is hinged at the top, allowing…

Kirsten Armleder
March 28, 2018

Pilot Jacket from Motorfist
Gear & Tech

Pilot Jacket from Motorfist

It’s spring—time to switch gears. As you transition from snowmobiling to more fair-weather pursuits, you’ll no doubt be thinking about riding apparel that is designed to keep the dirt, mud and dust off.

Kirsten Armleder
April 2, 2018

Women motorcycle riders set to “Just Ride” on 12th International Female Ride Day
News & Events

Women motorcycle riders set to “Just Ride” on 12th International Female Ride Day

IFRD is a pivotal happening for women’s empowerment and equality in motorsport.

Kyle Born
April 5, 2018

New UTV Strongbox from Tuffy Security Products
Gear & Tech

New UTV Strongbox from Tuffy Security Products

You are a Polaris RZR owner who needs a secure spot to put your camera, tools, equipment and other valuables. Check out the new UTV Strongbox from Tuffy Security Products. This heavy-duty lockbox is designed to fit 2014…

Kirsten Armleder
April 9, 2018

Gunning for the rumble of freedom
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Gunning for the rumble of freedom

Mike Avetikian—motorcyclist, professional photographer, gunslinger and former Soviet citizen—has realized many of his dreams

Kirsten Armleder
April 9, 2018

High Level up
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

High Level up

Go for a spin around High Level’s Watt Mountain

Kyle Born
April 10, 2018