Motorcycle Zone
2017 Victory Octane
If you want a cruiser you can wheelie and powerslide, then the 2017 Octane might be for you. Of course, we don’t recommend you doing either, but you get the picture.
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.
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Articles by Kirsten Armleder:
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
Gear
Racing the Gods: A Ducati Superbike Racer’s Autobiography
American Superbike racer Paul Ritter shares his personal story of triumph and tragedy.
by Kirsten Armleder
RidersWest Insider
What do you think of this “Bad Boy?”
The industry pioneer of 4x4 electric and hybrid vehicles releases its first gas-powered UTV.
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
Gear
Trackimo GPS Vehicle Tracker
Trackimo is a tiny GPS tracking device that keeps and eye on your ATV, dirt bike or snowmobile when you're not there.
by Kirsten Armleder
Gear
Gas Bag Fuel Safe Bladder from Giant Loop
The new Gas Bag Fuel Safe Bladder from Giant Loop is for racers who want to transport extra fuel on his/her motorcycle, ATV or UTV.
by Kirsten Armleder
Southern Alberta
Dirt biking in Calgary, Alberta
Calgary, a skyscraping city of 1.2 million people, seems an unlikely destination for dirt bike riders. But it is here, just minutes from city centre, that one of the best off-road motorcycle parks in Alberta can be found—namely Blackfoot Park.
by Kirsten Armleder
Dirt biking in Regina, Saskatchewan
From professional athlete to weekend warrior, Regina’s Moto Valley Raceway caters to all kinds of dirt bike riders.
by Kirsten Armleder
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
Revelstoke, BC
Dirt biking in Revelstoke, B.C.
With a top-notch motocross track and 80 kilometres of single-track trails, Revelstoke is fast becoming one of the best places to ride a dirt bike in southeastern B.C.
by Kirsten Armleder
Crowsnest Pass, AB
Southern Alberta’s summer playground
Whether it’s ATVing, fishing or a bit of both, the Crowsnest Pass is a hotspot for backcountry enthusiasts.
by Kirsten Armleder
Kamloops, BC
Dirt biking in Kamloops, B.C.
The terrain, climate and services in Kamloops make it the perfect location for dirt biking and off-road motorcycling.
by Kirsten Armleder