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Motorcycle Zone Gunning for the rumble of freedom

Mike “Yukon” Avetikian—motorcyclist, professional photographer, gunslinger and former Soviet citizen—has realized many of his dreams.

by Kirsten Armleder

Two motorcyclists riding through Kaslo.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia The grand-daddy of motorcycle circle tours

The International Selkirk Loop is a three- to seven-day tour that takes motorcyclists on a memorable trip through the mountains.

by Kirsten Armleder

Black Suzuki SV650X ABS for 2018.

Motorcycle Zone, 2018 Calgary Motorcycle Show photo gallery

From January 5 to 7, motorcycle and ATV enthusiasts converged on BMO Centre for the 2018 instalment of the Calgary Motorcycle Show.

by Kirsten Armleder

Sara and Daniel Pedersen on their motorcycles, looking at Mount Everest.

Motorcycle Zone Five years, 79 countries, 223,000 kilometres—and counting

Follow Sara and Daniel Pedersen of Port Moody, B.C., as they traverse the globe by motorcycle.

by Kirsten Armleder

Reagan Sieg taking a huge jump in the mountains with his Timbersled snow bike.

Motorcycle Zone Tips from pro Timbersled snow bike rider Reagan Sieg

Here are some tips for dirt bike riders who are transitioning to a snow bike.

by Trish Drinkle

A snow biker plays in the trees.

Motorcycle Zone From dirt biker to snow biker

Die hard dirt enthusiasts, who normally packed it in for the winter or headed south for warm dirt bike adventures, are emerging as first timers in the winter scene.

by Trish Drinkle

Kevin Chow on his BMW adventure bike, riding down a dirt road through canyons.

Motorcycle Zone Follow Kevin Chow of Vancouver, B.C., as he motorcycles around the world

Kevin Chow quit his job, sold his house and is following his dream of motorcycling around the world.

by Kirsten Armleder

A dirt bike rider carving through the snow on a snow bike.

Motorcycle Zone The latest kits that turn your dirt bike into a snow bike

Starting with the most popular, here is a quick guide to the different brands of snow bike conversion kits that are available for winter 2017-2018.

by Kirsten Armleder

A group of biker's gathered in calgary for OBB's bike night.

Motorcycle Zone, One Broken Biker: A symbol of triumph over tragedy

Glenn Lyth, a motorcyclist from Calgary, Alberta, was the inspiration behind One Broken Biker, a charitable organization that helps riders like him triumph over tragedy.

by Kirsten Armleder

Roger Rhodes taking a break on the Cowboy Trail (Highway 22).

Motorcycle Zone, The two-wheeled side of radio personality Roger Rhodes

Even if we love our work, the demands of everyday life can get a person feeling much like a corralled horse. When this happens to Roger Rhodes, the solution is simple: get on his motorcycle and ride.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycles and their riders are lined up for the Manitoba Motorcycle Club's first official run, way back in 1911.

Motorcycle Zone, Manitoba Kickstanding the test of time

The Manitoba Motorcycle Club remains Canada's oldest motorcycle club and the fourth oldest club in the world.

by Jeff Johnson

Shawn Dergousoff and his dog Wilma.

Motorcycle Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC A man named Shawn, a dog named Wilma and a Russian motorcycle named Pyotr

Shawn Dergousoff of Cranbrook, B.C., rides a Russian-built Ural motorcycle with his dog, Wilma

by Kyle Born

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia The KIRK 2017: Historic hare scramble or hard enduro?

Off-road racers take on a Vancouver Island course modeled after the world’s toughest hard enduro.

by Kirsten Armleder

A woman and a dog behind the motorcycle handlebars.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia Living her dream: motorcyclist Rosie Gabrielle rides solo around the world

Camera in hand, she does it with eyes wide open to new places, people and beautiful experiences.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motocross rider ripping down the track.

Motorcycle Zone, Alberta Motocross racing and dirt biking near Whitecourt, Alberta

The bikes are loaded and your whole family is ramped up to ride. Where to go from here? Well, if you’re anywhere near Woodlands County, Alberta, it’s obvious: the WhiteRidge MX Park.

by Kirsten Armleder

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
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