Kirsten 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.

As a writer for RidersWest, I get to speak with top riders in the industry, learn about new products on the market and hear great riding stories from readers.

If you have a story that you’d like to share, know of an outstanding rider who should be recognized or would just like to talk about motorsports, please email me.

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Articles by Kirsten Armleder:

ATV Zone Quadding in quiet

For Gordon Dash Jr., ATVing is a solo affair that he enjoys in the absence of sound.

by Kirsten Armleder

Gear Pitster Pro RZR Middle Seat

Designed for the little guys, the Pitster Pro RZR Middle Seat simply bolts in with no drilling or cutting required, and it comes with a four-point seat belt and shoulder pads to keep them comfy and secure.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Polaris’s acquisition of Timbersled good for both

Polaris announced its acquisition of Timbersled Products Inc.—a privately owned company that designs and produces kits to convert dirt bikes into snow machines.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Erik Buell Racing is no more

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shocked the motorcycle industry last week when it reported that iconic American sport bike manufacturer Erik Buell Racing ceased operations, putting 126 employees out of work.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Harley-Davidson brings flat-track racing to X Games

The 2015 Summer X Games in Austin, Texas, will feature a new event, Harley-Davidson Flat-Track Racing.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider FIM Enduro World Championship only three days away

The best enduro racers on the planet have only three days left to prepare for the start of the 2015 MAXXIS FIM Enduro World Championship.

by Kirsten Armleder

Manitoba Top 5 motorsports events to see and do in Manitoba

Manitoba, the province that sits right in the middle of Canada, offers up a full slate of fun things to see and do this summer—especially if you are a fan of motorsports.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Can-Am Demo Tour across North America

Curious about the Can-Am Spyder? Have you ever wanted to try one out for yourself? Well, here’s your chance.

by Kirsten Armleder

Saskatchewan What to see and do in Saskatchewan this summer

Start planning your summer vacation with our list of the top five motorsports-related things to do in Saskatchewan.

by Kirsten Armleder

Alberta Five things for motorheads to see and do in Alberta

Gas up your motorcycle, load up the quad and rouse the boat from its winter slumber because there is plenty to see and do in Alberta this summer.

by Kirsten Armleder

Gear Pelican ProGear 80QT Elite Cooler

Pelican ProGear just rolled out a new cooler that is designed to keep food and refreshments cold for up to 10 days.

by Kirsten Armleder

British Columbia Top 5 things to see and do in British Columbia

Here are some ideas for motorcycling, ATVing, dirt biking and boating in B.C. this summer.

by Kirsten Armleder

British Columbia Ride the Valley of the Mountains

Whether it’s ATVing, motorbiking, boating or fishing, Valemount, B.C., caters to all outdoor enthusiasts with its abundance of backcountry terrain.

by Kirsten Armleder

ATV Zone Have you registered your ORV?

You’ll want to do it soon because registration of off-road vehicles in B.C. becomes mandatory on June 1, 2015.

by Kirsten Armleder

British Columbia Adventure and history collide in Cranbrook

With the Rocky Mountains at its doorstep and a heritage that dates back to the gold rush era of the 1800s, Cranbrook is the perfect place to meld outdoor adventure with local history.

by Kirsten Armleder

British Columbia Discover historic Dorreen

On the west side of the Skeena River, about 50 kilometres north of Terrace, B.C., lies the historic community of Dorreen.

by Kirsten Armleder

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