A photo essay of the 3rd Annual Papa John Classic Moto Weekend in Revelstoke, B.C.
by Kirsten ArmlederKirsten Armleder
I remember the day my father brought home our family’s first ATV. It was a Suzuki 350 c.c. and I was terrified of it. It had a manual transmission and I spent several frustrating hours trying to learn how to shift the gears smoothly. After I figured it out, however, I was hooked on ATVing.
A couple of years later, my father bought two personal watercraft and it didn’t take me long to develop an interest in them as well. Since then, I’ve explored trails and lakes throughout the East and West Kootenay regions of B.C. and in the province of Alberta. I have also ridden a personal watercraft in the states of Montana, Arizona and Utah. My passion for motorsports is something I am pleased to share with my husband, who is also an experienced dirt biker and motorcyclist.
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Revelstoke’s 3rd Annual Papa John Classic Moto Weekend went down in a big way on September 26 and 27, 2015.
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by Kirsten ArmlederSince its launch in August 2013, WASPcam has received excellent reviews. From car enthusiasts to the avid angler, everyone seems to have something good to say about this newcomer to the action sports camera market.
by Kirsten ArmlederIf you’re looking for a pull-behind motorcycle trailer that will carry all your gear and provide you with a place to sleep at night, then check out the GO-Easy by SylvanSport.
by Kirsten ArmlederTucker Hibbert’s domination on the American snocross circuit has not gone unnoticed. Right now, he’s up for a 2015 Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly (ESPY) award in the category of Best Male Action Sports Athlete.
by Kirsten ArmlederAfter more than 20 years in print, Canada’s most complete outdoor recreation guidebooks have gone digital. The Backroad Mapbooks series is now available as an app.
by Kirsten ArmlederThe Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Nationals have begun, and Chris Klassen, the 2011 Super Street Champion, is looking to regain his title.
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