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British Columbia No ATVs allowed

Ed Vermette is founder of the Princeton ATV Club and he’s challenging town council’s tight grip on ATV use

by Kyle Born

Terry Rea stands next to Trev Deeley's favourite bike.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia 5 stories from the 2017 Vancouver Motorcycle Show that will surprise you

Away from the major manufacturers, at the edges of Tradex, Trevor Marc Hughes finds among the underdogs, the untold stories and up-and-coming talent.

by Trevor Marc Hughes

Reagan Sieg tackles the Carl Kuster Mountain Park endurocross track on a red Beta bike.

Motorcycle Zone, Thompson Okanagan, BC The Italian invasion of Beta Motorcycles

A two-day demo ride, hosted by Carl Kuster Mountain Park, shed some light on the red bikes from Italy that are gaining popularity across Canada.

by Monte Smith

A lady riding a Can-Am Maverick side by side in a field beneath blues skies in the Chilcotin.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Laura Rasmussen: intrepid ATVer and fishing boat captain

Captain Laura Rasmussen of Nanaimo, B.C., became the first woman to solo ride an ATV in every province across Canada.

by Kirsten Armleder

Jeff Banman, Zach Banman and Juanita Banman

ATV Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC A bad hair day

An 11-year-old from Creston, B.C., Shares his experience about being involved in an ATV accident

by Trish Drinkle

Christian Gagnon flies past the camera on his ATV.

XRider Zone, British Columbia Where has ATV wildman Christian Gagnon gone?

These days, you'll find the second person ever to successfully backflip a four-wheeler shredding dirt around Whistler, B.C.

by Matthew Mallory

A forest fire silhouetted against the night sky.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Backcountry users need to prevent wildfires

How we can work together to keep the backcountry safe for everyone.

by Trish Drinkle

The Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT in white.

ATV Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC Testing the 2016 Alterra 700 XT

We took Arctic Cat’s new full-size Alterra ATV for a test ride on the trails near Cranbrook, B.C.

by Kirsten Armleder

An older couple sitting on a barge with their ATVs on Powell Lake, B.C.

ATV Zone, British Columbia The floating world of Wayne and Margy Lutz

Living in a float cabin on Powell Lake, B.C., has led this retired couple to carry their ATVs by barge to some of the most beautiful and remote areas in the region.

by Kirsten Armleder

Jen Hansen practicing riding her street bike in a field.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia Do’s and Don’ts of Street biking

Pain and a pine box street biking.

by Trish Drinkle

A group of ATVs and side-by-sides parked beside the Kootenay River.

ATV Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC Five places to ride ATVs and UTVs near Cranbrook, B.C.

If you think off-road riding heaven is a place where the sun is frequently shining and the trail never-ending, then Cranbrook, B.C., is where it’s at.

by Kirsten Armleder

A motorcycle parked along the Crowsnest Highway 3 in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta.

Motorcycle Zone, Crowsnest Pass, AB Five stops along The Crow

Here are five things motorcyclists travelling along Crowsnest Highway 3 can see and do.

by Kirsten Armleder

Jeff Lee and his faithful riding buddy, Homer, are excited to arrive at Hay River.

Alberta Adventure and history on the Deh Cho Travel Connection

Bring your sense of adventure as you ride the Deh Cho Travel Connection through northern BC, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories.

by Susan Lohrer

Brayden & Nikki standing next to eachother in a motorcycle shop.

Motorcycle Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC How mothers cope when their sons race

Respecting his mother’s worry, Brayden is sure to connect with his mother after each race so she can breathe easy.

White birch tree

ATV Zone, Manitoba Weird, Wonderful and Wacky Backcountry Tips

Some backcountry tips to make your outdoor adventure even better.

by Trish Drinkle

The big MX sign at the finish line jump can be seen from the highway.

British Columbia Dirt biking in Whistler, B.C.

Located between Whistler and Pemberton, the Green River Motocross Park (GRMX) is the central meeting location for the area’s track rats.

by Matthew Mallory
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