“There’s something about running a motorbike engine for a long time, then stopping it in the wilderness, that is both hugely satisfying and yet somehow a little terrifying,” wrote Trevor Marc Hughes in his book Nearly 40 on the 37: Triumph and Trepidation on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway.
by Kirsten ArmlederIt may be a little early to start thinking about motorcycling, but now is actually the best time to see what’s on the market and to shop for your next ride. And boy, are there a lot of choices for 2014.
by Kirsten ArmlederThe beautiful town of Creston in southeastern B.C. is an epicentre for endless motorized recreation, and the Creston Valley Quad Squad has a welcoming attitude.
by Trish DrinkleWhen the dust cleared at the 2014 Dakar Rally on Saturday, it was Red Bull KTM rider Marc Coma who was first over the finish line in the motorcycle category.
by Kirsten ArmlederThese days, snowmobiles are starting to look more and more like dirt bikes, or is it vice versa? But the ultimate mating of the two is a snow bike and love it or hate it, the technology to convert a motorcycle made to run on dirt into a snow crushing machine has really caught on.
by Kirsten ArmlederEven at this time of year, there’s no reason to be cooped up inside, pining away at the sight of your dirt bike parked in the shed. It’s ice racing season in B.C. and the popular Stake Lake series in Kamloops is about to get underway.
by Kirsten ArmlederHave a bike and want to race but don’t know where to start? Here you will find links to motorcycle, ATV and other motorsport racing associations in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
by Kirsten ArmlederThe 2014 Dakar Rally came to a standstill on Saturday as racers had reached the halfway point. The day was spent testing, tuning and recharging the batteries, so to speak. Racers also took time to celebrate their sub-victory of reaching rest day.
by Kirsten ArmlederThe 36th edition of the world-famous Dakar endurance rally is taking place right now. Racers are currently in Stage 4, battling not only time but geography and fatigue as well.
by Kirsten ArmlederSkully Helmets, a new company based in California’s Silicon Valley, is preparing to revolutionize the motorcycle world with its futuristic Skully P1 Helmet.
by Kirsten ArmlederMotorcyclists looking for a pair of gloves will want to check out the new FL-2 Gauntlet Glove from FLY Street Gear.
by Kirsten ArmlederFly Racing and POD Active are proud to announce the signing of the youngest AMA Grand National Champion in history, Brad “the Bullet” Baker. Baker is one of the elite athletes in the sport of flat-track racing, winning two main events last year in Hagerstown, Maryland, and Pomona, California.
Looking back on the Corner Grass Racing Team's 2014 season.
This 45-year-old from Grimshaw, Alberta has had some memorable trips with his family on quads, dirt bikes and snowmobiles.
by Karen KornelsenAfter winter held on into early April in Saskatchewan, ATVers scrambled to get out and enjoy the rest of the season.
by Karen KornelsenSoon, motorcycle riders will be able to buy an HJC helmet with a Bluetooth communication system from Sena Technologies Inc. built right into it. The two companies have formed a partnership to create the all-new H-Talk system.
by Kirsten Armleder