ATV Zone ATV/BC elects a new president

ATV/BC's new president, Jeff Mohr, talks about ATVing, safety and his love for the ride.

by Karen Kornelsen

ATV Zone Challenging terrain didn’t stop these ATVers

It was June of 2008 when Ryan Ashby of Kimberley, B.C., ventured out into the wilderness with a friend on a three-day quadding adventure.

by Karen Kornelsen

Motorcycle Zone Crossing Canada on a Goldwing—Part 4

As we exited Quebec and entered New Brunswick, I became somewhat euphoric. The temperature soared to a high of 33º C and that feeling of being hurried on a main highway left me. 

by Wayne Hamm

Motorcycle Zone Crossing Canada on a Goldwing: Part 3

Three days in Ontario and two in Quebec made for a total of 2,900 kilometres.

by Wayne Hamm

ATV Zone Custom off-road golf carts

Golf carts aren’t just for golfers anymore. A company called SC Carts in Vernon, B.C., is designing custom golf carts for off-road applications, such as hunting and backcountry recreation. 

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Polaris donates $154,125 at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

As part of its annual summer sales meeting and its presence at the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally, Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), Victory Motorcycles and the company’s dealers donated $154,125 to the Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP).

ATV Zone Riding the rail trail on a Rhino

Say, how many times have you seen a vintage speedster from the early 1900s? My husband, Ed, and I saw eight of them when we were riding along the C&W Rail Trail near Castlegar, B.C., on July 28, 2012. 

by Moira Jaatteenmaki

Inside Your Ride Preparing your ATV for hunting season

With hunting season rapidly approaching, now is the time to prepare your ATV for the opening day.

by Trish Drinkle

RidersWest Insider Roland Sands Design motorcycle makeover opportunity

Launched on August 7, 2012, on the Bell Powersports Facebook page and themed to highlight Bell’s premium Star Carbon helmet, the unique promotion challenges fans to offer their most compelling rationale for why they and their motorcycle deserve the “Star Treatment” from Bell and Roland Sands Design (RSD).

Motorcycle Zone Crossing Canada on a Goldwing: Part 2

The Prairie provinces are wrongly accused of being boring by some. Many people—cocooned inside of a vehicle with air conditioning, stereos, movies for the children and other gadgets—miss the beauty of this region. 

by Wayne Hamm

Motorcycle Zone Crossing Canada on a Goldwing: Part 1

Forever etched in our minds, it was a truly life-changing experience. We were right there together, inches apart for days—my stepfather, Bruce Wheeler, and I. However, the motorcycle experience itself will be individual. 

by Wayne Hamm

RidersWest Insider Valentino Rossi signs with Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team

It is with great pleasure that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. confirms the signing of Valentino Rossi to ride for the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team for 2013 and 2014. 

Moto Mayhem Vancouver Island MX season review: Part 2, the prospects

I'm prepared to offer some suggestions regarding the top motocross prospects on Vancouver Island, B.C. 

by Jim Muir

RidersWest Insider Double podium win for CGRT at Wildhorse HS

The eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains provided a beautiful venue for the Wildhorse Harescrambles in Sundre, Alberta, on July 21 and 22, 2012. A 10-kilometre course of wet, slippery roots and stump-infested clearcuts challenged riders to keep themselves on two wheels.