ATV Zone
An icy plunge into the Elk River
As a group of friends head to a remote hunting lodge, one quad rider decides to take a shortcut across a frozen river.
by Karen Kornelsen
Gear
SPOT Satellite GPS provides a lifeline when you need it most
In a worst-case scenario, one touch of a button can alert emergency services and up to ten predetermined text message recipients.
by Jessica Kirby
Motorcycle Zone
Vegas on a Harley Davidson
One of the items on my bucket list was to ride a Harley Davidson on the Strip in Las Vegas. My wish finally came true while I was on my honeymoon in July 2010.
by Kirsten Armleder
Gear
WARN ProVantage plow blade
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean your side-by-side gets a vacation.
by Jessica Kirby
Gear
Communications convenience
Stay connected with fellow sledders, ATVers or motorbike riders with the Scala Rider G4 PowerSet communications system. This handy gadget allows riders—either riding together or on separate machines—to stay in touch within a range of up to 1.6 kilometres.
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Feeling the rush
RidersWest gets the inside scoop from Nolan Hadikin, a professional motocross racer for Honda based in Nelson, B.C.
by Kali Love
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The green machine
Trevor Pearson, the Team Green Rider of the Year in 2010, attributes his success to having the support of his entire family.
by Kali Love
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Practice makes perfect
The new White Ridge MX Park Track in Whitecourt is open for riders and races.
by Kali Love
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Right on track
From the age of two, Tucker Hibbert has been tearing up the track, whether it’s covered with mud or snow.
by Kali Love
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What has age got to do with it?
Eric Beilman spent the majority of his twenties and thirties racing his Honda 250 and is what some refer to as a pro veteran motocross racer.
by Kali Love
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Make room for the girls
Ed Masters is proud of all his children and their accomplishments in the motocross world. He holds a special spot in his heart for his only daughter, Chelsea, who is ripping up the track as one of the only girls in the industry.
by Kali Love
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All in the family
The community of Revelstoke is a beautiful setting for outdoor activities. The community’s ATV and snowmobile clubs are noted around the region for being progressive—and there is no shortage of beautiful areas to ride.
by Kali Love
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The Dakar dude
A few years ago, Don Hatton was an overweight insurance broker. Today, he has sold his insurance company, dropped 40 pounds and is an athlete in training.
by Kali Love
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Energy and caffeine-fueled competition
Jeff Fehr started racing motorcycles when he was 12 years old. One to follow his heart and his dreams, Fehr continued to ride his motorcycle every day—simply because he loved doing it.
by Kali Love
Gear
Yamaha raises the bar on SxS technology for 2012 with the new Rhino 700 FI Sport Edition Deluxe
Yamaha is ringing in 2012 with a top-of-the-line side-by-side with rugged endurance and a never-before-seen cool custom look. Fuelled by a 686 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 4-stroke engine, the machine is a proven performer on almost any terrain and in almost any weather. Mikuni 41 mm throttle body fuel injection provides the precise fuel/air mixture regardless of outside temperature or altitude, for crisp throttle response.
Tailor your ride with fully adjustable piggyback shocks. Front shocks feature pre-load adjustability, four-way compression and four-way rebound damping adjustability. Rear shocks feature spring preload adjustability, 11-way compression and 18-way rebound damping adjustability.
But power delivery and handling aren’t the only reasons this machine gets attention. The one-piece cast aluminum wheels look trick and reduce unsprung weight for even better performance. An injection-moulded sun top provides shade and a Baja-inspired front grab bar adds style and function. Metallic grey, yellow or green paint scheme with special graphics finish off the exceptional look.
Gear
Bling Star suicide doors new for 2012
Bling Star offers traditional and vertical suicide doors in polished or textured finish for Can-Am Commander years 2008 to 2012 and for Polaris RZR/S 800 and XP900 2009 to 2012 models.
The doors are made from aircraft grade 6061 aluminum for durability and follow the lines of the stock plastic for a perfect fit. They are six inches wider than others on the market because the stock side plastic quarter panel has been deleted and Bling Star’s own custom aluminum quarter panels added in their place.
Anti-vibration rubber washers are used throughout for reduced noise, while laser cut door skins with a lower sight window offer greater visibility. Vertical suicide doors feature an optional wireless remote operation and button dashboard control.
