Motorcycle Zone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Motorcycle Zone Rene Cormier: International motorcycle travel 101

Author and adventure motorcyclist Trevor Marc Hughes learns more about intrepid traveller Rene Cormier's Renedian Adventures and tips for planning an international motorcycle trip.

by Trevor Marc Hughes

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

Motorcycle Zone Top 10 dirt bike and motocross stories of 2016

A countdown of the top 10 most read dirt bike-related stories on RidersWest website.

by Kirsten Armleder