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The Wayside Fallen Riders Memorial Park is a dream come true for grieving riders
Alberta
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

The Wayside Fallen Riders Memorial Park is a dream come true for grieving riders

Bob Ross and Mark Kussman created a monument to honour those who ride and have passed on

Renee Charbonneau AKA Belt Drive Betty
November 12, 2021

Powersports conversions: From sledding to snow biking
British Columbia
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Powersports conversions: From sledding to snow biking

“Snow bikes are definitely the best for exploration.” — Curtis Hofsink

Kyle Born
November 12, 2021

How and where to ride ATVs in winter
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

How and where to ride ATVs in winter

A little snow is no reason to give up ATVing for the winter

Kyle Born
November 17, 2021

The Top 10 RidersWest stories of 2021
News & Events

The Top 10 RidersWest stories of 2021

Go west, young man—B.C. is as popular as ever

Kyle Born
January 1, 2022

Alberta has had a Numb Bum for 30 years
Alberta
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Alberta has had a Numb Bum for 30 years

Numb Bum is the world’s longest ice race on motorcycles (and quads, too!)

Kyle Born
February 3, 2022

Safe to operate my generator in the rain? No, moisture exposure ruins it
Gear & Tech

Safe to operate my generator in the rain? No, moisture exposure ruins it

Exposing your generator to water will short it out. Shorting the sensitive electronic controls of your generator can ruin it, just like electrical shock can short you out. Keep your generator dry or risk both.

Timothy Fowler
February 26, 2022

One-on-one with the new President of ATVMB, Gary Hora
Manitoba
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

One-on-one with the new President of ATVMB, Gary Hora

“We have a lot of crown land to access and these trails are open to the public with no trail passes to worry about.” — Gary Hora

Kyle Born
February 28, 2022

ATV Clubs in Manitoba
Manitoba
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

ATV Clubs in Manitoba

All the active ATV clubs in Manitoba on one handy list

Kyle Born
March 1, 2022

Craig Oldfield is Ridin’ Alberta, highlighting which routes to take and essential pit stops to make
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Craig Oldfield is Ridin’ Alberta, highlighting which routes to take and essential pit stops to make

“I call this ride and the blog Ridin' Alberta since that is what I set out to do.” — Craig Oldfield

Kyle Born
March 3, 2022

Safety gear for trail riding
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Safety gear for trail riding

What are some essential pieces of safety gear?

Susan Lohrer
March 7, 2022

Disability can’t restrain this axe swinging, derby pounding, dirt bike jumping, snowmobile rescuer
Kootenay Rockies
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Disability can’t restrain this axe swinging, derby pounding, dirt bike jumping, snowmobile rescuer

“Motorsports fuel my soul. I don’t often think about the pain I’m in while riding.” — Alysha “Axxe” Vlahovich

Kyle Born
March 24, 2022

ATV Clubs in British Columbia
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

ATV Clubs in British Columbia

All the active ATV clubs in British Columbia on one handy list

Kyle Born
April 1, 2022

Dinosaur Lake’s new ATV campground roars towards completion
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Dinosaur Lake’s new ATV campground roars towards completion

New ATV campground in Hudson’s Hope, B.C., entering construction phase

Kyle Born
April 7, 2022

ATV Safety: Regulations and Common Sense
Manitoba
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

ATV Safety: Regulations and Common Sense

Are the safety warning labels on ATVs for real?

Susan Lohrer
April 19, 2022

This Italian exhaust’s eye-catching appearance and ear-pleasing tones are turning heads
Gear & Tech

This Italian exhaust’s eye-catching appearance and ear-pleasing tones are turning heads

“Oooooo, it’s Italian!” If you’ve been looking to soup up your motorcycle’s exhaust with a quality import, take a look at GPR Exhaust Systems’ Italian-made hardware.

Kyle Born
May 5, 2022

ATV Clubs in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

ATV Clubs in Saskatchewan

All the active ATV clubs in Saskatchewan on one handy list

Kyle Born
May 5, 2022

Social media stars Kyle and Cassandra Mainville chronicle their powersports escapades
Saskatchewan
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Social media stars Kyle and Cassandra Mainville chronicle their powersports escapades

“I love spending time on the trails with my husband, who very much shares my passion with the sport.” — Cassandra Mainville

Kyle Born
May 6, 2022

Safety first when meeting horseback riders on the trail
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Safety first when meeting horseback riders on the trail

Common sense, communication and courtesy can make the encounter between ATVers and horseback riders safe and positive

Kirsten Armleder
May 12, 2022

ATV Clubs in Alberta
Alberta
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

ATV Clubs in Alberta

All the active ATV clubs in Alberta on one handy list

Kyle Born
May 19, 2022

Can-Am electric motorcycles are coming soon
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Can-Am electric motorcycles are coming soon

Can-Am motorcycles will be 100% electric, charging up a whole new generation

Danielle Brost
May 24, 2022

Don’t get crushed—equip a Quadbar
Thompson Okanagan
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Don’t get crushed—equip a Quadbar

The Quadbar prevents death and serious injuries due to ATV rollovers

Kyle Born
June 25, 2022

Quadbar makes Australia the world leader in ATV safety
Gear & Tech

Quadbar makes Australia the world leader in ATV safety

The Quadbar, a crush protection device (CPD) for ATVs, was invented by David Robertson from Queensland. Shaped like a large hairpin, the device bolts to the quad’s tow hitch and is stabilized with brackets fastened to…

Susan Lohrer
June 29, 2022

ATV and RV Fire Safety Tips
News & Events

ATV and RV Fire Safety Tips

The Camping and RVing BC Coalition has gathered some new safety tips and travel advice about wildfires and safety

Kyle Born
July 9, 2022

This American Rad Rider instructs newbies and performs stunts for leading ladies
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

This American Rad Rider instructs newbies and performs stunts for leading ladies

RidersEast? Here’s what to expect when motorcycling in America’s Northeast

Kyle Born
July 13, 2022