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RidersWest Insider WATCH: Preview Clip of 2017 Red Bull Hare Scramble

If you’re an off-road rider who loves tackling tricky trails, then you might want to watch this video.

Motorcycle Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC A man named Shawn, a dog named Wilma and a Russian motorcycle named Pyotr

Shawn Dergousoff of Cranbrook, B.C., rides a Russian-built Ural motorcycle with his dog, Wilma

by Kyle Born

RidersWest Insider Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Christophe Pourcel takes the overall win in Canada

The Canadian Motocross season got underway this weekend in Kamloops, British Columbia.

ATV Zone, Thompson Okanagan, BC Scene it: 2017 CR Racing 4th Invitational Side x Side Poker Run

A recap and photo gallery from the Okanagan’s biggest and most exclusive side-by-side poker run.

by Kirsten Armleder

Water Sports, Kootenay Rockies, BC Best lakes for boating near Cranbrook, B.C.

If it’s crystal clear water and pristine views of the Rocky Mountains you seek, then your destination has got to be Cranbrook, B.C.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider BRP celebrates Can-Am Spyder 10th anniversary with homecoming event; unveils Special Edition models

The Can-Am Spyder 10th Anniversary Homecoming Event was recently held at BRP headquarters in Valcourt, Quebec.

RidersWest Insider Holeshots and podiums for the KTM Thor Racing Team at season opener

The Whispering Pines raceway got to be the host of a positive start for the KTM Thor Race team

ATV Zone, Alberta The times they are a-changin’—and about time, too

Alberta’s new helmet law is in effect: Here’s what you need to know.

by Kyle Born

ATV Zone, Crowsnest Pass, AB Flatlanders go to the mountains

In August of 2016, the Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad, the local ATV club in the area, hosted several members of the Queen City Quadders (Regina, Saskatchewan area ATV club) for a week of riding in the Castle area.

by John Meed

ATV Zone SATVA encourages ATVers to Ride Safe and Ride Smart

During ATV Safety Week (June 2 to 11, 2017), the Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association (SATVA) is unveiling a new safety campaign reminding ATVers to follow two important safety rules this season: Ride Safe. Ride Smart.

RidersWest Insider Husqvarna Motorcycles unveils its new 2018 off-road range unveiled

Adding a significant benchmark to its timeline for model year 2018, Husqvarna Motorcycles introduces the next generation of two-stroke machines – the all-new, fuel-injected TE 250i.

Water Sports, Alberta 2016 world champion jet boat racer: Chad Burns

Chad Burns returns to the water this season after claiming the 2016 world champion jet boat racing title.

by Jillian Clark

ATV Zone, British Columbia The most effective ways to find distant landmarks

While riding your quad, how often have you stopped to gaze at a distant sight, maybe a waterfall or an old cabin on the side of a canyon? And how often have you wished you could ride (and/or hike) to this distant landmark?

by Wayne Lutz

RidersWest Insider Husqvarna Motorcycles unveils 2018 motocross and off-road competition ranges

Husqvarna motocross and off-road competition lineup reaches new heights in handling and performance with sophisticated new TC and FC models.

RidersWest Insider Ryan Dungey announces his retirement from professional racing

On May 16, 2017, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team rider Ryan Dungey announced his retirement from professional racing in a press conference hosted by KTM inside the iconic Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

RidersWest Insider Textron closes Arctic Cat new head office in downtown Minneapolis

Textron has taken over the lease for the former Arctic Cat building and is looking for a commercial enterprise to take over the premises.