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Blue, black and white 2021 Yamaha Tenere on a rocky platform.

Motorcycle Zone, 10 things we loved from the Calgary Motorcycle Show (in photos)

RidersWest mechanic Phil Budiselich attended the Calgary Motorcycle Show and took photos of the 10 best sights

by Kyle Born

A baby blue Indian motorcycle.

Motorcycle Zone, Manitoba Insider info: Motorcycle Sales 2019 vs 2018

According to the Canada Now! retail sales report, motorcycle sales are down in Western Canada

Marita Lindenbach and Graham Lindenbach smile in the foreground with mountains in the background.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia Father/daughter ride across the Continental Divide

Marita Lindenbach travelled the Continental Divide Trail from Mexico to Canada with her dad on dirt bikes

by Marita Lindenbach

Kitt Stringer riding a dirt bike in a dense forest at the Kirk

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia Catching up with Enduro phenom Kitt Stringer

After the world’s toughest Enduro race, Kitt Stringer set his sights on supporting Vancouver Island’s dirt rider scene

by Jeff Johnson

Rokon’s off-road capability appeals to hunters, trappers, prospectors, riverboat runners and backwoods explorers.

Motorcycle Zone Rokon two-wheel-drive motorcycles go anywhere

The Rokon is a two-wheel-drive off-road motorcycle that floats and will climb 60 degrees.

by Timothy Fowler

Glen Heggstad rests in the Roman ruins at Palmyra, Syria

Motorcycle Zone Glen Heggstad: Adventure motorcyclist, travel writer and all-around fascinating human being

Glen Heggstad, author of two motorcycling adventure books, retired at 17 on his journey to travel the world as a “professional bum”

by Kyle Born

Doug Dickson is pleased with his new purchase, a 2018 Indian Chief Vintage.

Motorcycle Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC Chrome, baby-blue paint and a century of history

Doug Dickson, proud owner of a 2018 Indian Chief Vintage, can’t stop gushing about his fancy new ride

by Kyle Born

Many of Williams Lake’s trails have been wiped out due to wildfires in 2017.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia How to recover and rebuild after a grim fire season

Sasha Kokesch, Williams Lake Off Road Motorcycle Association president, knows a thing or two about forest fires in the backcountry

by Kyle Born

The Bear Creek Recreation Site has trails for motorcyclists, ATVers and side-by-side riders.

Motorcycle Zone, Thompson Okanagan, BC Stewardship: What it takes to look after an off-road trail

Kent Jorgenson, president of the Okanagan Trail Riders, offers tips on stewardship at the Bear Creek Recreation Site

by Kyle Born

Contingency is available at 20 road races for the 2018 season, and racers competing on approved Kawasaki Ninja models are eligible to win

Motorcycle Zone 2018 Canadian Kawasaki Motors Racing Contingency Program: Road Racing

Canadian Kawasaki Motors will be offering cash and dealership credit incentives to support Kawasaki riders across the Pro Superbike, Pro Sport Bike, and Amateur Lightweight Sport Bike divisions of the Canadian Superbike Championship series

The Team Green grand prize winner will be awarded a 2019 KX or KLX of their choice

Motorcycle Zone 2018 Canadian Kawasaki Motors Racing Contingency Program: Off-road Racing

Riders can register now for their chance to earn contingencies, race support & the grand prize: a 2019 KX or KLX Motorcycle

A group of Slingshot riders are cruising down a side road single-file.

Motorcycle Zone, Alberta Understanding the Slingshot obsession

Passionate Slingshot owners like Mark Brackley of Sundre, Alberta, have created a community for this unique three-wheeled motorcycle.

by Trish Drinkle

Proper training is the key to successful and enjoyable motorcycling experiences.

Motorcycle Zone, Alberta When it comes to being a competent motorcyclist, practice makes (practically) perfect

Trina Hennig, instructor and manager at The Edge Motorcycle Training in Edmonton, Alberta, discusses motorcycling safety

by Kyle Born

New riders benefit from participating in training programs such as the one offered by ProRide Motorcycle Training in Vancouver.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia Pass the test and be the best with this valuable motorcycle training info

Brian Antonio, school director at ProRide Motorcycle Training in Vancouver, B.C., shares tips and tidbits about how to pass motorcycle tests and be at your best

by Kyle Born

Kevin Chow sits beside his girlfriend, Claire Newbolt, in Bryce Canyon in Utah.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia Kevin Chow: Blogger, motorbiker and globetrotter

When travelling the world via motorcycle, don’t fall in love. It might mess up your plans.

by Kyle Born

Jeremy Kroeker is an author and world traveller (here, near the Dead Sea).

Motorcycle Zone, Alberta Jeremy Kroeker: Author, motorcyclist and world traveller extraordinaire

Jeremy Kroeker has travelled the world and chronicled his experiences in his Canadian bestselling book, Motorcycle Therapy

by Kyle Born
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