RidersWest Insider
Katoom and Doom podiums for Hett
Corner Grass Racing Team’s newest member, Victoria Hett of Vernon, B.C., had a spectacular debut ride on her Valley Moto Sports Husaberg TE 250.
Ride On
Catching up with Victoria Hett
Victoria Hett, where to begin? In the 16 years that she has been racing off-road dirt bikes, this 28-year-old from Vernon, B.C., has won three regional championship titles, a world championship title and several first place finishes.
by Kirsten Armleder
Motorcycle Zone
Our cover photographer
The story behind the RidersWest Spring 2013 cover photo by Steve Shannon.
Inside Your Ride
Choosing a dirt bike
When choosing a dirt bike, it is important to narrow down your choices based upon your specific needs. It is easy to get twitterpated away from logic by horsepower and peer pressure, so here are some tips to help you choose the bike best suited for you.
by Trish Drinkle and Steven Radel
Gear
The Harley in the Barn motorcycle book review
Written by Tom Cotter—who is a passionate historian, collector, racer and restorer of vintage vehicles from North Carolina—The Harley in the Barn is a collection of short stories about rare motorcycle finds.
by Kirsten Armleder
Gear
HD Grit motorcycle sunglasses by Wiley X
If you want a pair of motorcycle sunglasses that are designed to look good and allow you to see clearly while protecting your eyes from the hazards of the road, consider the new HD Grit sunglasses from Wiley X Inc.
by Kirsten Armleder
Water Sports
Watercross: Making a Splash on the Prairies
For the past 12 years, the Western Canadian Watercross Association has been working hard to promote this unique and exciting watersport.
by Michelle Carr Johnston
British Columbia
Smithers: British Columbia’s best kept secret
Smithers is home to a number of outstanding riding areas, all carefully maintained by the Bulkley Valley Quad Riders Association.
by Michelle Carr Johnston
Inside Your Ride
Busting out the bike
Spring is an exciting time of year. This winter has been an odd one in many areas and it has dirt and street bikers chomping at the bit.
by Trish Drinkle
RidersWest Insider
Victoria Hett joins the Corner Grass Racing Team
The Alberta-based Corner Grass Racing Team (CGRT) announced on March 20, 2013, that enduro and endurocross racer Victoria Hett of Vernon, B.C. has joined the team for 2013.
RidersWest Insider
Watercross association’s president is both a competitor and a fan
Watercross champion Steve Chestolowski chose the perfect sport for losing weight and gaining friends.
by Michelle Carr Johnston
British Columbia
What you should know about ATVing in B.C.
With approximately 90,000 ATVers in the province, B.C. is bound to have some rules for riding in the backcountry. What are they, you ask?
by Kirsten Armleder
ATV Zone
Project mod quad
When these photos arrived in my email inbox, I knew I just had to get the full story on what looked to me like a 2012 Can-Am Renegade 1000 on steroids.
by Kirsten Armleder
Gear
2013 Yamaha AR192
Although she comes in a pretty little 19-foot package, Yamaha’s AR192 motorboat goes far beyond just being easy on the eyes.
by Kristen Mitchell
Crowsnest Pass, AB
Stewardship and safety in the Crowsnest Pass
The Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad Association has worked hard to maintain and develop new trails for the enjoyment of ATVers. President Wade Aebli said the work has really paid off.
by Lisa Crane
Alberta
Summer fun outdoors in High Level
Folks in High Level, Alberta, are looking forward to a fun and action-packed spring and summer—with prospects of ATVing, dirt biking and fishing.
by Lisa Crane