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RidersWest Insider Highlights from Round 8 of CMRC Island series

The final round of the Canadian Motorsports Racing Association (CMRC) Vancouver Island motocross series took place on August 26, 2012. 

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Official 72nd Anniversary Bike Week logo design released

In preparation for Bike Week 2013 in Daytona Beach, the Daytona Regional Chamber’s Bike Week Festival Task Force has selected the official logo design for Bike Week 2013, the World’s Largest Motorcycle Event®, to be held March 8-17, 2013.

RidersWest Insider Ogio now accepting rider support applications

Ogio, designer of sport bag collections for adrenalin-driven athletes, is now accepting rider support applications for the 2013 season. 

RidersWest Insider Polaris donates $154,125 at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

As part of its annual summer sales meeting and its presence at the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally, Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), Victory Motorcycles and the company’s dealers donated $154,125 to the Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP).

RidersWest Insider Roland Sands Design motorcycle makeover opportunity

Launched on August 7, 2012, on the Bell Powersports Facebook page and themed to highlight Bell’s premium Star Carbon helmet, the unique promotion challenges fans to offer their most compelling rationale for why they and their motorcycle deserve the “Star Treatment” from Bell and Roland Sands Design (RSD).

RidersWest Insider Valentino Rossi signs with Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team

It is with great pleasure that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. confirms the signing of Valentino Rossi to ride for the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team for 2013 and 2014. 

RidersWest Insider Double podium win for CGRT at Wildhorse HS

The eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains provided a beautiful venue for the Wildhorse Harescrambles in Sundre, Alberta, on July 21 and 22, 2012. A 10-kilometre course of wet, slippery roots and stump-infested clearcuts challenged riders to keep themselves on two wheels.

RidersWest Insider Everyone at Laguna Seca Moto GP invited to play with Sena Technologies Gear

With the recent release of their SM10 Dual Streaming Audio Transmitter and other groundbreaking Bluetooth® products in their lineup, Sena Technologies has a lot of exciting items to show off to the crowds at this year’s Red Bull Grand Prix and Moto GP World Championship.

RidersWest Insider Polaris enters joint venture with Eicher Motors Limited

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced a joint venture with Eicher Motors Limited, a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles and motorcycles in India. The joint venture will develop and market new products to meet the diverse vehicle needs in India and other emerging markets.

RidersWest Insider Vernon hosts hot victory for CGRT

The first round of the Royal Distributing/WEC Canadian Off Road Championship kicked off in Vernon, B.C.

RidersWest Insider Cuthbertsons finish in first place

CGRT’s Shane Cuthbertson, who is from Airdrie, Alberta, and family were on hand to compete and experience yet another fun-filled weekend of endurocross competition. Shane participated in both the pro classes and came away with a first and second overall finish on the weekend.

RidersWest Insider The loss of a beloved ATVer

Members of the Kootenay Rockies ATV (KRATV) Club based in Cranbrook, B.C., mourn the death of Merle Simon. 

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Sena revamps Bluetooth headset and intercom system

Sena Technologies Inc., a Bluetooth innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor activities market, has announced some big changes to the package inclusions for its acclaimed SMH10 Bluetooth headset and intercom for motorcycles. 

RidersWest Insider Dakar 2013: South Africa’s passion for the Dakar

The Dakar Tour stopped off in Johannesburg to mark the end of the series of presentations for the 2013 edition of the rally.

RidersWest Insider Alberta racer competes south of the border

Endurocross is in the air. Couer d’Alene, Idaho’s MRP Promotions organizes a great series that is well organized and well attended by competitors and spectators alike.

RidersWest Insider New law for Okanagan region

New Wildlife Act regulation becomes effective July 1, 2012, preventing the use of motorized vehicles in sensitive alpine areas of the Okanagan region of B.C.