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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There are lakes aplenty in northern Saskatchewan, and the region is known for its fishing opportunities. Daryl Brandrick, president of the Northern Trails A.T.V. Club based in Saskatoon, said this part of the province is excellent for ATVing as well.
by Kirsten ArmlederCan-Am is inviting all owners of its Spyder roadster for a special get-together in Durango, Colorado. This event will be held from June 20 to 22, 2012, and attendees will have the chance to meet with and speak to other owners of the Spyder roadster about their experiences. Representatives from Bombardier Recreational Products will be there as well.
by Kirsten Armleder
ATVers can keep their gear secure and dry while exploring the backcountry with the new Honcho and Burro ATV rack bags from OGIO International Inc.
by Kirsten Armleder
From sun to rain and everything in between, Mother Nature tosses a variety of weather conditions at motorcycle riders. That is why Klim—one of the industry’s leading providers of motorcycle and snowmobile gear—has designed the Badlands Pro jacket and pant.
by Kirsten Armleder
Lori and Bob Bauer from Wetaskiwin, Alberta, are dedicated hockey parents to their 12-year-old son, Hayden. When the ice melts, though, they give full attention to the family’s favourite summer activity of ATVing.
by Kirsten ArmlederToday, Inilex®—a company based in Chandler, Arizona, that offers state-of-the-art telemetry solutions—launched a new device designed to prevent theft and aid in the recovery of stolen motorcycles, ATVs and other motorsport vehicles.
by Kirsten Armleder
When Kyla Dawson's kids, Bradley and Hailey, were born, Dawson wanted to encourage them to get into snowmobiling and ATVing so that she could become a motorsports mom instead of a hockey mom.
by Kirsten Armleder
RidersWest got the opportunity to speak with Chantal Corbett—a 26-year-old who was born in Ireland and lives in Calgary, Alberta—about her passion for dirt biking.
by Kirsten Armleder
Marine enthusiasts can stay safe and be comfortable while enjoying their favourite water sport with the Diva Delight neoprene personal flotation device (PFD) from Mustang Survival.
by Kirsten ArmlederThere are new owners at the helm of Northside Motorsports, which is located on 4th Avenue in Edson, Alberta. Rod and Candy Motkoski, who are from Edson, took over the business on March 12, 2012, and according to Kaille Auriat, who works at Northside Motorsports, the husband-and-wife team are both avid motorsports enthusiasts.
Northside Motorsports opened in the summer of 2008 and the company will continue to offer products, such as ATVs, UTVs and snowmobiles, from the Yamaha, Arctic Cat and Suzuki brands.
See Northside Motorsports website for contact information.
by Kirsten Armleder
ATVers can tackle a variety of terrain easily with the new Commander Trex 3.0X ATV track kit from Kimpex.
by Kirsten Armleder
At Rocky Top ATV Park, owners Kelly and Jana Spiker have turned 160 acres of private land into a playground where ATVers can ride and spend time with friends and family members.
by Kirsten Armleder
Yamaha has added the 2012 Grizzly 300 to its lineup of multi-purpose ATVs.
by Kirsten Armleder
Most ATVers know that they need to have the proper riding gear and practise safe riding techniques when they go out on the trails. Even with the best laid plans, however, things can easily go awry—as Debi Warrell knows all too well.
by Kirsten Armleder
One of the items on my bucket list was to ride a Harley Davidson on the Strip in Las Vegas. My wish finally came true while I was on my honeymoon in July 2010.
by Kirsten ArmlederA community situated in the Sandilands region of eastern Manitoba, Woodridge is home to beautiful scenery, a variety of terrain options and an exhaustive supply of trails.
by Kirsten Armleder