RidersWest Insider
Polaris readies new Slingshot for launch on July 27th
Chat forums are overheating with speculation and rumours around the upcoming launch of the new Polaris Slingshot on July 27th.
RidersWest Insider
Corner Grass Hare Scramble has been reborn
The original brainchild of Jay McGregor and Nick Riewe—the Corner Grass concept of off-road—has seen a rebirth with the great efforts of David French and his merry marauders of the Brooks Motorcycle Club (BMC).
Gear
Steelman 24 motorcycle figurines
Steelman 24 figurines make perfect gifts for motorcycle enthusiasts.
by Kirsten Armleder
British Columbia
Top 10 things to do in B.C. this summer
Whether you are planning a weekend trip or a longer staycation, here are 10 rides to try this summer.
by Kirsten Armleder
RidersWest Insider
Freestyle motocross show lands in Cranbrook, B.C.
Backflips, superman seat grabs, tail whips and the dead body were just a few of the tricks Jeff Fehr, Robert Haslem and Dustin Arthur Greenall performed at the first ever Wheels of Steele freestyle motocross show in Cranbrook, B.C., on June 21, 2014.
by Kirsten Armleder
RidersWest Insider
Tucker Hibbert to begin 2014 motocross season in Saskatoon
Round 4 of the CMRC motocross nationals takes place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on June 21, 2014, and if you’re going to be there, be sure to watch for famed snocross racer Tucker Hibbert.
by Kirsten Armleder
Ride On
Rebel child to pro road racer
How Darren James, who is from North Vancouver, B.C., became one of Canada’s top professional motorcycle road racers.
by Kirsten Armleder
RidersWest Insider
Arctic Cat’s Claude Jordan steps down as chairman and CEO
Chris Twomey, former chairman and CEO, and current board member, named interim chairman and CEO.
Motorcycle Zone
From shore to shore with a message in a bottle
Alberta motorcyclist Wayne Hamm is riding across Canada to deliver his message in a bottle.
by Kirsten Armleder
RidersWest Insider
Ducati Scrambler to be reborn
Monday, June 9, was a good day for employees at Ducati headquarters in Bologna, Italy. As they arrived at work, they all got a first look at the company’s new 2015 Scrambler.
by Kirsten Armleder
RidersWest Insider
Six of ten Top Ten Finalist in the 2014 Yamaha Technician Grand Prix are from Western Canada
Ten finalists from across Canada will compete for the coveted chance to represent Canada in Japan.
RidersWest Insider
Only four more days to enter the Ride On Summer Getaway Contest
Free is good, especially when it comes to hotels and food. That’s why RidersWest teamed up with 10 accommodators in Western Canada to bring you the Ride On Summer Getaway Contest.
by Kirsten Armleder
Gear
Honda introduces trail-ready 2015 Pioneer 500
Bigger isn’t always better, and Honda’s 2015 Pioneer 500 is here to prove it.
by Kirsten Armleder
Gear
2015 Yamaha Viking VI
Yamaha surprised us last year by introducing the industry’s first true three-seater side-by-side, the Viking. Although it fell more into the utility than sport category, we still were excited about it. But now, there’s a new Viking for us to talk about. Just released was the 2015 Viking VI.
by Kirsten Armleder
Gear
Sena 20S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System
As a fan of Sena Bluetooth headsets, I was excited to hear about the company’s new 20S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System.
by Kirsten Armleder
RidersWest Insider
New Honda bikes roll through Cranbrook, B.C.
The Honda demo tour team stopped in Cranbrook, B.C., on May 27, 2014, bringing with them 15 of the OEM’s new bikes. They also brought some great weather and because of it were able to run 45-minute test rides right from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
by Kirsten Armleder