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 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.
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.
Contact Kirsten Armleder
Articles by Kirsten Armleder:
Gear
Camso’s ATV track system for 500-cc and under
Converting a small engine ATV from tires to tracks is easier and more affordable, thanks to Camso’s new ATV R4S track system.
by Kirsten Armleder
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
Gear
2018 Textron Offroad Stampede
The two- and four-seater Stampede joins the Wildcat and Prowler series in Textron Offroad’s newly branded lineup for 2018.
by Kirsten Armleder
Gear
2018 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 EPS LE
The Pioneer 1000-5 EPS LE returns as Honda's flagship side-by-side model.
by Kirsten Armleder
Gear
Yamaha reveals all-new 2018 Wolverine X4 EPS
Yamaha releases an all-new four-seater version of its Wolverine side-by-side.
by Kirsten Armleder
Gear
Zero compromise with the 2018 RZR XP Turbo Dynamix Edition from Polaris
Polaris introduces a revolutionary new suspension system that tunes each shock on the fly.
by Kirsten Armleder
Gear
Can-Am’s 172-horsepower Maverick X3 R
The 2018 Maverick X3 Turbo R is the fastest and most powerful side-by-side you can buy from the factory.
by Kirsten Armleder
ATV Zone
The evolution of Argo
How this Canadian company became the world’s leading manufacturer of amphibious vehicles.
by Kirsten Armleder
ATV Zone,
British Columbia
A Vancouver Island ATV tour you won’t soon forget
The Campbell River ATV Club has a 400-kilometre circle tour that should bring more off-road vehicle visitors to Vancouver Island’s northern region.
by Kirsten Armleder
Water Sports,
Saskatchewan
Boat, fish or just relax on Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan
Visit Waskesiu Lake and you’ll be won over by its crystal clear water and serene setting.
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
RidersWest Insider
Al McBeth sets new world record for longest UTV sand jump
The 2017 UTV Takeover in Coos Bay, Oregon, went down in a big way—with Al McBeth of Abbotsford, B.C., (unofficially) breaking another world record.
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
Gear
ProTaper Fuzion Handlebars
If you're a dirt bike rider who's torn between the definitive control of a rigid handlebar or the vibration-damping of a flexible handlebar, why not give the Fuzion Handlebars from ProTaper a try?
by Kirsten Armleder