Archive
Story archive
Every RidersWest story, newest first: about 1,500 stories on places to ride, riders, racing, machines and gear since 2011.
All stories
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
The Sooke ATV Club is set to expand its influence in a big way in 2021
Club Profile: Sooke ATV Club
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
Creating and growing an ATV club with 50 members is just the beginning for this club president
“My favourite memories around ATVing have to do with helping others in remote locations.” — Dillon Baycroft
Revelstoke
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
This ATVing pioneer cleared the way for Revelstoke’s “bucket list” trail
“I really enjoy taking others out and showing them areas they haven’t been to before.” — Ron Laroy
Revelstoke
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
Club Profile: Revelstoke ATV Club
Everything you need to know to ride through Revelstoke, B.C.
Alberta
Destinations & Trips
Rad Riders like Dannon Kruse are stoked to interact with human beings on four-wheeled machines again
There are plenty of places to play in the mud in Cowtown
Manitoba
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
5 reasons YOU should join an ATV club in Canada
“ATV clubs are always working to make riding better and safer for all ATVers.” — Dave Mackintosh
Kamloops
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
With an expansive trail network and an exceptional club, Kamloops, B.C., is a off-roader’s utopia
“If you want to ride many kilometres of trails without riding on roads, this is your area.” — Curtis Riffel
Kamloops
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
Play in the dirt (and take it with you) in the off-road wonderland surrounding Kamloops, B.C.
Rad Rider Sean Ellis gets dirty in Kamloops, B.C.
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
This cool grandma is living her best life side-by-side with ATVers
“Don’t let your age stop you from living. Enjoy life. Live for today.” — Nycole Ross
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips
Everything you need to know to ATV around Wells, B.C.
ATVers searching for a spot to set up shop should stay in Wells, B.C.
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
Wildfire safety reminders for ATVers
The current wildfire situation in B.C. means ATVers need to be extra careful where they ride
Manitoba
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
What is it like to be a powersports dealer?
“I bleed motorsports and enjoy getting others into the fun.” — Dan Militere
British Columbia
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes
The prodigy: This 14-year-old Rad Rider outperforms the adults
“I think it's cool competing against people my dad used to race against.” — Andrew Van Winkle
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
Take a trip through time on the historic Cheslatta Trail
The Cheslatta Trail is one of the best ATV trails in the Lakes District, near Burns Lake, B.C.
Kamloops
Destinations & Trips
What does it take to run a world-class motocross track and ORV area?
“This is a prime backcountry adventure area.” — David Ketel
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips
The joy of joining the “200 Club”
Never retrace your tracks—become a member of the “200 Club” by riding a 200-kilometre loop
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
Vixens Canada has visible proof: “Girls get dirty too!”
These two women have based their brand on being dirty and proud of it
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips
Everything you need to know to ride the North Island 1000
“It is very rare to have this sort of ride here in B.C.” — Al McBeth
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides
Meet Chris D’Silva, the new president of ATVBC
“Over the past year, ATVBC has seen some phenomenal growth.” — Chris D’Silva
Revelstoke
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes
Dirt or snow, this snap-happy lady is ready to go!
“The most breathtaking moments I've had in my life have been from up on top of a mountain on my bike.” — Cassandra Prochera