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An off-road vehicle navigating a water course.

RidersWest Insider ATV’ers face increased fines for riding in sensitive habitats

Effective immediately, anyone operating an off-road vehicle in sensitive habitats, including southern mountain caribou habitats, will face a $575 fine

This Warn strap protects the bark on trees when winching.

Gear Warn Industries has the gear to protect the trees that saved your trail ride

These Warn Industries accessories for your quad winch will expand your options for extraction and protect tree bark.

by Timothy Fowler

Loading the quad sidesaddle is a new experience.

Gear Get more of what you want: DiamondBack truck deck covers

DiamondBack quad decks give me everything I want in a deck: quad transport, secure storage and trailer hauling ability.

by Timothy Fowler

Bighorn Country in Alberta.

RidersWest Insider “Bighorn Park – It’s time to act. Please Share” — says Alberta riders

Several Alberta-based motorsports dealerships, riding groups and organizations are expressing concern over the current Bighorn Public Land Use Area proposal.

Hannah Dehoog rides a 2010 Kawasaki 250 four-stroke.

British Columbia Hannah Dehoog: A one-of-a-kind machinery wunderkind

Hannah Dehoog, extreme female logger, snowmobiler and motorbiker in Smithers, B.C., defies expectations

by Kyle Born

Looking south from the Nature Conservancy of Canada's Kerr property in the Crowsnest Pass.

RidersWest Insider Celebrating Jim Prentice’s conservation legacy

In honour of the late former premier Jim Prentice, the Government of Alberta is contributing to the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s efforts to protect a critical wildlife corridor in the Crowsnest Pass.

While setting the tent takes less than an hour, full set-up with bunks, sleeping bags and mattresses,  lanterns, stove and table takes closer to three hours. Note the 3 metre (10-foot) porch allows a covered area to keep firewood dry and to wash dishes out of the elements.

Gear Canvas wall tents are the Rolls-Royce of tents - Part II

Part II: Hard-earned advice for choosing a tent and options

by Timothy Fowler

MotoLink LLC is a wireless connectivity technology provider for the powersports industry.

RidersWest Insider MotoLink wins 2018 Gas Tank competition by Motorcycle Industry Council

MotoLink was awarded first place for its connectivity platform for powersports vehicles

The canvas wall tent is a tremendous base camp for quadding and other outdoor pursuits.

Gear Canvas wall tents are the Rolls-Royce of tents - Part I

Part I: Why you might want a wall tent

by Timothy Fowler

Polaris ATVs.

RidersWest Insider Polaris Sportsman ATV announces 2019 Big Bore Lineup

Introducing the New Sportsman XP® 1000 and Sportsman® 850 SP lineup, featuring key improvements over previous lines

Glen Heggstad rests in the Roman ruins at Palmyra, Syria

Motorcycle Zone Glen Heggstad: Adventure motorcyclist, travel writer and all-around fascinating human being

Glen Heggstad, author of two motorcycling adventure books, retired at 17 on his journey to travel the world as a “professional bum”

by Kyle Born

The KSR MOTO TR 50 will be available in Spring 2019.

RidersWest Insider Intermot 2018: The KSR MOTO TR 50 is back!

50 cubic two-stroke fulfills Euro 4 standard

MotoLinkTM I

RidersWest Insider MotoLink unveils world’s first connectivity platform for powersports vehicles

MotoLink platform provides hardware components, smartphone app & blockchain cloud infrastructure to turn almost any powersports vehicle into a connected one

FEARLESS is a motorcycle photography exhibit and silent auction in support of Diabetes Canada.

RidersWest Insider FEARLESS Photography exhibit celebrates success of third annual event: Engrained

FearlessTO proceeds to Diabetes Canada total over $35,000.

A long line of quads are ready to start a sunset ride.

ATV Zone, British Columbia The mouse that roared

The Wells Wheels hosted the 2018 ATVBC AGM with activities such a sunset ride and a poker rally.

by Bob Stewart

Picture of three side-by-sides in a sunlit forest.

RidersWest Insider BRP rides profitable powersports trend in North America – revenue up 18%

"We outpaced the North American powersports industry with impressive growth in retail this quarter," said José Boisjoli, president and CEO of BRP Inc.

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