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A brick-built circular base showcases a blackened silhouette of a motorcyclist kneeling beside a large white cross.

Motorcycle Zone, Alberta The Wayside Fallen Riders Memorial Park is a dream come true for grieving riders

The Wayside Fallen Riders Memorial Park in Two Hills, Alberta, is nearing completion and the Wayside Fallen Riders Monument is now in place

by Renee Charbonneau AKA Belt Drive Betty

Curtis Hofsink gets massive air off a snowy jump on his red 2018 Honda CRF450RX.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia Powersports conversions: From sledding to snow biking

Curtis Hofsink, snowmobiler-turned-snow biker in Smithers, B.C., discusses why he made the switch from sled to bike

by Kyle Born

Cassandra Prochera plows through powder snow on her Husqvarna FX 450 snow bike.

Motorcycle Zone, Revelstoke, BC Dirt or snow, this snap-happy lady is ready to go!

Cassandra Prochera, powersports photographer in Revelstoke, B.C., has photography tips and snow bike tricks for aspiring riders

by Kyle Born

Chris D’Silva stands beside his ATV in front of a mountain while wearing a reflective green jacket.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Meet Chris D’Silva, the new president of ATVBC

Chris D’Silva, recently-elected president of ATVBC, aims to attract new clubs to ATVBC and make joining the organization even easier

by Kyle Born

Two side-by-side ATVs next to a lake at dusk with a pink sunset over mountains in the background.

British Columbia Everything you need to know to ride the North Island 1000

Al McBeth, UTV distance-jumping world record holder, details his experience riding the North Island 1000 on Vancouver Island

by Kyle Born

A large group of women stand on a sandy beach in front of and on top of an ATV side-by-side. Chipmunk River flows in the background.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Vixens Canada has visible proof: “Girls get dirty too!”

Desarae Hall and Lisa Arpin of Chilliwack, B.C., are the founders of Vixens Canada, a clothing company that encourages women to embrace off-roading

by Kyle Born

A row of ATVers sit on their rides and pose for a photo.

British Columbia The joy of joining the “200 Club”

Graham Lindenbach, director of ATVBC, explains how to join the “200 Club” on Vancouver Island, B.C.

by Graham Lindenbach

A dirt bike rider gets big air off a jump on the Kootenay Motocross track at sunset.

Kamloops, BC What does it take to run a world-class motocross track and ORV area?

David Ketel, president of the WKRDAS near Castlegar, B.C., delves into the exhaustive and fulfilling work required to operate a FUNctional, family-friendly ORV destination

by Kyle Born

A group of Cheslatta people from Cheslatta Lake riding horses on the Cheslatta Trail in 1911.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Take a trip through time on the historic Cheslatta Trail

Tracey Payne, avid ATV rider and amateur historian, details the historic Cheslatta Trail near Burns Lake, B.C., its ancient and recent history, along with a ride guide

by Tracey Payne

Andrew Van Winkle leans into a tight turn on his blue Honda CBR250R motorcycle on a race track.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia The prodigy: This 14-year-old Rad Rider outperforms the adults

Andrew Van Winkle, an exceptionally talented 14-year-old motorcycle racer from Chilliwack, B.C., is accelerating past his adult competitors

by Melissa Godbout

Dan Militere takes his daughter Tess for a ride on a yellow Can-Am ATV.

ATV Zone, Manitoba What is it like to be a powersports dealer?

Dan Militere, sales manager for Throttle Connection in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has carved out a trail in life that allows him to test out the latest powersports

by Kyle Born

Fire burning through pine trees.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Wildfire safety reminders for ATVers

The current wildfire situation in B.C. means ATVers need to be extra careful where they ride

by Kirsten Armleder

Nycole Ross rides a souped-up Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 X, outfitted with a winch, hard roof, front and back extended fenders, LED light bar, extra brake light and rear backup lights, rock guards/sliders, bottom doors, upgraded steering system, front and back bumpers, front and back windows, rear storage cargo box, upgraded tires, and a Garmin GPS.

ATV Zone, British Columbia This cool grandma is living her best life side-by-side with ATVers

Nycole Ross, member of the Prince George ATV Club in B.C., encourages everyone to ride powersports, regardless of age or gender

by Kyle Born

An ATV is parked next to two RVs on a dirt road lined with trees on one side and a field on the other side.

British Columbia Everything you need to know to ATV around Wells, B.C.

This primer is perfect to get your ATV’s wheels spinning through Wells, the off-roading hub of central B.C.

by Kyle Born

(L to R) Ryder, Cyrus, Rachelle, Clay and Eli Croft stand in front of their Dodge Ram 3500, carrying a Patriot Camper TH610 trailer with a Polaris General 1000.

ATV Zone So you want to overland, eh? Here’s how to do it right with tips from Expedition Overland

Rachelle Croft, co-founder of Expedition Overland in Montana, explains how to achieve a memorable overlanding adventure with children

by Kyle Born

Sean Ellis and Melanie Berry smile with dirt-covered faces.

ATV Zone, Kamloops, BC Play in the dirt (and take it with you) in the off-road wonderland surrounding Kamloops, B.C.

Sean Ellis, member of the Thompson Valley ORV Club, advises all fellow riders to explore Greenstone Mountain, south of Kamloops, B.C.

by Kyle Born
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