Stories

Motorcycle Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC How mothers cope when their sons race

Respecting his mother’s worry, Brayden is sure to connect with his mother after each race so she can breathe easy.

Water Sports Making a Canadian splash around the world

For 27 years, Mike Klippenstein of Fort McMurray, Alberta, has contended at the highest level of personal watercraft racing there is.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone Just for the fun of it with Nick Antle

With a riding style that was inspired by the King of Supercross, Nick Antle has got one of the nastiest whips around.

by Matthew Mallory

ATV Zone, Manitoba Weird, Wonderful and Wacky Backcountry Tips

Some backcountry tips to make your outdoor adventure even better.

by Trish Drinkle

Motorcycle Zone The iron butt motor maid

If Gina Tottle were keeping track, then she’s probably nearing the 600,000-kilometre mark on a motorcycle.

by Kirsten Armleder

ATV Zone, Alberta Riding Alberta’s Historic Iron Horse Trail with Robert Pruneau

Share an awe-inspiring moment with Robert Pruneau as he explores Alberta’s backcountry by ATV.

by Susan Lohrer

Ride On In the zone with Keylan Meston

With the 2016 Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals ramping up, RidersWest decided to catch up with class MX1 contender Keylan Meston from Calgary, Alberta

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Indian introduces ‘16 “Blacked-out” Chieftain Dark Horse

Indian Motorcycle recently introduced the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, a blacked-out hard bagger that allows riders to easily customize their ride and hit the highway in head-turning style.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Manitoba’s newest ATV club

The Belair ATV Club promotes the safe and responsible use of ATVs and UTVs in the Belair Provincial Forest of southeastern Manitoba.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Bennett Morgan, President and Chief Operating Officer, retires from Polaris

Morgan joined the company in 1987 and took on increasing roles of responsibility, including leading Polaris business units, until he was promoted into his current role in 2005.

Motorcycle Zone 2017 Yamaha FZ-10

Yamaha’s code-named “Ray of Darkness” sportbike is coming to Canada as the 2017 FZ-10.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone 2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

A legend in the Dakar Rally and the world of adventure bikes has returned. For 2016, Honda has brought back the Africa Twin.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone 2016 Can-Am Spyder F3-T

The 2016 Spyder F3-T from Can-Am features built-in saddlebags, a windshield and an optional audio system for those who just want to cruise.

by Kirsten Armleder

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 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