Motorcycle Zone

Motorcycle Zone 2017 KTM SX 50

KTM gave us the first glimpse of its 2017 off-road lineup in early May by unveiling the mini motocross range.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone 2017 Husqvarna TC 250

Husqvarna Motorcycles just announced its lineup of 2017 motocross bikes, and two-stroke fans can rejoice. The TC 250 has been completely redesigned from the ground up.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone Motorcycle training schools in Western Canada

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and it's a good time to refresh your riding skills.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone, Generation to generation, the Stuart’s are helping keep motocross alive and well in Saskatchewan

Vic Stuart grew up riding dirt bikes and spending weekends at the track with his parents racing and now his two boys are following in their father’s footsteps.

by Mason Buettner

Motorcycle Zone 3 reminders for motocross parents

With the motocross season fast approaching, here are three things to keep in mind if you have kids that race.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone Our cover photographer

The photo of our current cover athlete, Cory Derpak, was taken by Matthew Mallory.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone The ultimate crossover athlete

As a self-proclaimed purveyor of good times, Cory Derpak of Whistler, B.C., finds ways to spend 12 months a year on the throttle.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC Twisties, alpine vistas and friendly faces await you in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

Radium Hot Springs, B.C.: A spectacular natural playground for street and dirt bikes.

by Susan Lohrer

Motorcycle Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC The Top 5 things to do in Radium Hot Springs

Planning on a bike trip through Radium Hot Springs? Be sure to take a moment to enjoy some of the jewels of the valley.

by Susan Lohrer

Motorcycle Zone, Alberta Westlock Motocross Track

Kuster MX Park is challenging without being overly difficult, so the track is very rideable and popular with racers of all ages and abilities.

by Susan Lohrer

Motorcycle Zone 2016 Vancouver Motorcycle Show photo gallery

Photos and highlights from the 2016 Vancouver Motorcycle Show.

Motorcycle Zone Defining the adventure motorcycle at the 2016 Vancouver Motorcycle Show

An adventure rider’s review and observations of the 2016 Vancouver Motorcycle Show in January.

by Trevor Hughes

Motorcycle Zone The top 10 RidersWest stories of 2015

As we look back on a year that saw RidersWest unveil a new website, we also took the time to compile the top 10 most-read stories of 2015.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone Polaris Slingshot – flying low and street legal

When a health diagnosis and a minor accident caused him to rethink his priorities, this Edmonton tow-truck driver opted to leave his motorcycling days behind and get more fun out of life.

by Elizabeth James

Motorcycle Zone 2015 Papa John Classic single-track, endurocross and moto gallery

A photo essay of the 3rd Annual Papa John Classic Moto Weekend in Revelstoke, B.C.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone, Revelstoke, BC Gripping and ripping it in Revelstoke

Revelstoke’s 3rd Annual Papa John Classic Moto Weekend went down in a big way on September 26 and 27, 2015.

by Kirsten Armleder