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A row of ATVers line up and listen to instruction from a man standing beside the trail.

ATV Zone, Manitoba How to keep safe while riding ATVs on and off the trails

ATV directors and presidents detail how to keep yourself and your ride intact when exploring the backcountry

by Kyle Born

Dan Kruse stands beside his ATV next to a row of trees on one side and a fence line on the other.

ATV Zone, Catching up with Dan Kruse, President of the Calgary ATV Riders Association

Dan Kruse, President of the Calgary ATV Riders Association, has fostered relationships with Starlight Foundation, Environment and Parks, and the Ghost Watershed Alliance

by Kyle Born

Don Eidse, (on the left) has pink hair and stands next to a taller man in the sunshine.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Catching up with Don Eidse, president of the Eastman ATV Association

Don Eidse, president of the Eastman ATV Association and past president of ATVMB, outlines how to be a productive ATV club

by Kyle Born

Side-by-side racers go around a corner during the ATV Triple Crown Race Series.

ATV Zone, Alberta ATV Triple Crown Race Series 2023 Race Schedule

Alberta’s ATV Triple Crown Race Series unites three sections of the province for thrice the fun

by Kyle Born

ATVers gather in a circle to hear instruction from their leader.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Volunteers wanted: How successful ATV clubs recruit volunteers (and keep them happy, too)

ATV directors and presidents outline how to entice riders in your community to become active participants in your club

by Kyle Born

ATVs on the mountain

ATV Zone, Alberta Top places to go ATVing in Alberta

ATVers gather annually to ride Alberta's renowned trail networks

by Danielle Cameron

Gloria Cunningham rides a dirt bike up a mountain with a lake and more mountains in the background.

Motorcycle Zone How to choose the correct oil for your dirt bike

Using the correct oil for your bike is vitally important—find out why, and how to select the best for your machine

Wally Eddy and his motorcycle

Motorcycle Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC How to prepare for your motorcycle road test and what to expect

Wally Eddy, Cranbrook’s ICBC-certified motorcycle instructor, reveals how to avoid blunders on your bike and pass the road test

by Kyle Born

A father and his son railing a corner on the motocross track in Revelstoke.

Kamloops, BC Top 10 motocross tracks and places to ride and race dirt bikes in B.C.

Some facilities offer access to single-track trails, so no matter what style of riding (motocross, enduro, endurocross or off-road), there is something for every kind of dirt biker

by Kirsten Armleder

A blue and yellow snow bike gets powdered air through frosty trees.

Gear Everything you need to know about snow bike kits and companies

From Timbersled to MotoTrax and beyond—these manufacturers provide the best snow bike kits in the market

by Kyle Born

Smoky River snakes through Grande Cache and beyond.

Alberta 8 ATV trails in Grande Cache worth traversing

Use this handy guide to explore the abundance of ATV terrain found around Grande Cache, Alberta

by Kyle Born

Gloria Cunningham looks to the side while holding a white helmet.

RidersWest Insider Inside the Industry with Gloria Cunningham

Gloria Cunningham, Cycle Works West ambassador, gives a powersports insider’s perspective on the state of the industry

by Kyle Born

Two ATVers ride a trail in the mountains of British Columbia.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Top 10 reasons to join your local ATV club

Discounts, special events, and exclusive access to trails are just a few examples of why you might want to join an Canadian ATV club

by Kyle Born

A Polaris RZR spits up dirt in the desert.

ATV Zone ATVs and UTVs—what they are and who makes them?

Breaking down the basics of powersports definitions and where to go to get the right quad or side-by-side

by Kyle Born

Barrie Martelle sits next to his 2022 Can-Am Outlander XMR 1000 on some giant tires.

ATV Zone Mr. Big Bear shoots a mean photo

Barrie Martelle, aka Mr Big Bear, captures stylish action pictures on his Nikon camera while riding his Can-Am Outlander XMR

by Kyle Born

Ethan Schlussler rides a Power Wheels Barbie Jeep off-road go kart with a CRF 450 dirt bike engine.

RidersWest Insider Top 10 Rad Riders of all time

From Rad Dads to resilient riders to superstars like Keanu Reeves, this list of Rad Rider articles will entertain and inspire you

by Kyle Born
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