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RidersWest Insider Toronto Spring Motorcycle Show kicks off riding season

30th Annual Spring Motorcycle Show delivers full motorcycling experience with exhibitors, used buyers market and classic motorcycle exhibit

ATV Zone, British Columbia My Favourite BC Trail is a video contest by ATVBC

Graham Lindenbach, second vice-president of ATVBC, is calling all B.C. ATVers to post YouTube videos of themselves riding in their favourite areas

by Graham Lindenbach

Motorcycle Zone Rokon two-wheel-drive motorcycles go anywhere

The Rokon is a two-wheel-drive off-road motorcycle that floats and will climb 60 degrees.

by Timothy Fowler

RidersWest Insider BRP purchases select assets of Alta Motors as part of its interest in exploring alternate energy

As part of BRP’s longstanding interest in new technologies and alternate energy sources for the powersports industry, the company has announced the purchase of select assets of Faster Faster, Inc.

RidersWest Insider New Website Portal “The Dirt” Launches for Off-Road Enthusiasts

4 Wheel Parts, North America's off-road superstore, recently announced the launch of The Dirt, a new content portal for off-road fans aimed to increase industry knowledge and product awareness while broadening the brand's online footprint.

ATV Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC Winterize your ATV—add tracks!

Doug Williamson, president of the Kootenay Rockies ATV Club and charter member of the Cranbrook Snowmobile Club, outlines how to attach tracks to an ATV

by Kyle Born

RidersWest Insider Campion Marine hires Neil Gilbert to design next generation of boats

Neil’s work has influenced many industry leaders worldwide. Multi-disciplined, Neil is arguably Canada’s most prolific boat designer

RidersWest Insider New events and returning faves highlight 2019 ERX event calendar

Beer, Bulls and Burly Trucks are coming to ERX Motor Park in Elk River this summer

RidersWest Insider Templar Marine launches first ever electric boat in Western Canada

BC company leading the way in cutting marine carbon emissions with its new line of all electric recreational and commercial boats.

ATV Zone The Jetsons have arrived. ATVs can fly!

Joseph Segura-Conn, COO of Hoversurf, has developed the Hoverbike S3 2019, the world’s first legal, personal, single-person drone

by Kyle Born

RidersWest Insider ATV’ers face increased fines for riding in sensitive habitats

Effective immediately, anyone operating an off-road vehicle in sensitive habitats, including southern mountain caribou habitats, will face a $575 fine

RidersWest Insider “Bighorn Park – It’s time to act. Please Share” — says Alberta riders

Several Alberta-based motorsports dealerships, riding groups and organizations are expressing concern over the current Bighorn Public Land Use Area proposal.

RidersWest Insider Celebrating Jim Prentice’s conservation legacy

In honour of the late former premier Jim Prentice, the Government of Alberta is contributing to the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s efforts to protect a critical wildlife corridor in the Crowsnest Pass.

RidersWest Insider MotoLink wins 2018 Gas Tank competition by Motorcycle Industry Council

MotoLink was awarded first place for its connectivity platform for powersports vehicles

RidersWest Insider Polaris Sportsman ATV announces 2019 Big Bore Lineup

Introducing the New Sportsman XP® 1000 and Sportsman® 850 SP lineup, featuring key improvements over previous lines

Motorcycle Zone Glen Heggstad: Adventure motorcyclist, travel writer and all-around fascinating human being

Glen Heggstad, author of two motorcycling adventure books, retired at 17 on his journey to travel the world as a “professional bum”

by Kyle Born