Ever since throwing a leg over the 2013 Beta 250 RR, I can’t say enough good things about it. The bike handles super light, turns on a dime and the motor lugs along so well that half the time you think you’re on a fuel injected four-stroke—yes, it is that good.
by Dave NoronaAdrenalin shoots through my veins with one push of the e-start button as the 2013 Beta 250 RR roars to life. I gently pull the throttle, slowly release the clutch and instantly feel the front end lift, as a smile comes over my entire face.
by Dave NoronaTumbler Ridge, a town of about 3,000 people in northern B.C., finally has an ATV club to call its own. The new Grizzly Valley ATV Club was officially formed on May 7, 2013.
by Kirsten ArmlederFor as long as I can remember, the annual car show in Cranbrook, B.C., has been a highlight of the summer, and this year was no different. On Saturday, July 20, the parking lot of Western Financial Place was transformed into a sea of shiny metal.
by Kirsten ArmlederKawasaki caters to the family and those who like to bring friends along for the ride with the Teryx4 side-by-side. For 2014, this already popular vehicle is equipped with a more powerful engine and improved suspension components. A limited edition model is also available for 2014.
by Kirsten ArmlederWith all the attention on Yamaha’s new three-seater Viking side-by-side, it’s easy to overlook the company’s Grizzly 700 FI ATV. For 2014, this much-loved machine received some significant upgrades.
by Kirsten ArmlederLast month, Can-Am lifted the covers off its new lineup for 2014 and the most exciting news is the expansion of the company’s side-by-side lineup. A four-seater has been added to the family.
by Kirsten ArmlederThe 10th anniversary of the Red Bull Romaniacs in Sibiu, Romania, saw for the first time not one but two riders from Canada standing on the podium. In the Hobby Single class, Kitt Stringer rode to a third-place finish, while his friend and fellow competitor Esteban Torres Bonet claimed the top spot. Both riders are from Victoria, B.C., and this was their first attempt at the Red Bull Romaniacs.
by Kirsten ArmlederThe Royal Distributing Canadian Cross Country Championship (CXCC) wrapped up with two consecutive weekends of racing. The 28th Annual Monkey Wrench Cross Country was held near Lytton B.C., on June 30, 2013, in 30 degree weather. Kitimat, B.C.’s Ben Rego stayed consistent on his A&E Racing Husaberg TE 300 to finish fourth overall pro.
A little common sense goes a long way when it comes to riding ATVs, bikes and snowmobiles.
by Trish DrinkleEach day I get a chuckle. From Facebook messages to personal encounters, it’s the same thing. Men everywhere are looking for the holy grail of a woman. A woman who can shred, bike, fish and, well, basically be a tough, awesome nature girl. Fellas, I’m thinking you’re doing it wrong.
by Trish DrinkleMany a frustrated buyer and seller have been born in the game of selling and purchasing motorsport toys. Many of these frustrations can be eliminated simply by understanding how the process works—especially if you intend on doing a trade-in.
by Trish DrinkleIf you like watching Sons of Anarchy, there’s a good chance you’ll like the new Warlocks Rising TV series. The series, which premieres on the U.S. cable network Discovery Channel on July 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, is a documentary about the Warlocks Motorcycle Club.
by Kirsten ArmlederIf you’re a fan of Tucker Hibbert, you’ll probably want to be tuned in to FUEL TV and NBC in the afternoon of July 6, 2013. Why? It’s the RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan, and that’s when Hibbert makes his first debut of the 2013 pro motocross season.
by Kirsten ArmlederDesigned with the casual and urban street rider in mind, the new Shark Raw is an open face motorcycle helmet that features a detachable face mask.
by Kirsten ArmlederThis team of professional sportbike freestyle riders spend hours perfecting their tricks—which include wheelies, stoppies and burnouts—and, contrary to public belief, they do it in the safety of closed lots, not on the streets.
by Kirsten Armleder