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Riders Choice 2015 ATV Riders Choice Awards

The 2015 Rider's Choice Awards—the ATVing picks of riders across Western Canada.

RidersWest Insider Test riding new Yamaha motorcycles

Yamaha is on the road right now with its Annual Motorcycle Power Tour, and the tour made a stop in Cranbrook, B.C., on May 23, 2015.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider New 2016 Can-Am off-road vehicles revealed

BRP just took the wraps off its 2016 off-road lineup. Here’s the official press release:

ATV Zone Test ride: 2015 Polaris RZR S 900

After trying it on our turf, here’s what we think of the new 2015 Polaris RZR S 900.

by Kirsten Armleder

Water Sports Wake surfing is fun and easy

Wake surfers ride the wake created by a boat, allowing them to relax and ride the waves in an experience similar to an ocean surfing.

by Trish Drinkle

Water Sports The best way to sled all summer

Taylor Fisk never puts away his sled—he rides on water in the summer.

by Trish Drinkle

RidersWest Insider Arctic Cat announces $27m expansion of manufacturing plants

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal is reporting that Minnesota-based Arctic Cat will invest about $27 million to expand its operations in St. Cloud and Thief River Falls.

ATV Zone Ready. Set. Race!

The Alberta ATV Triple Crown is a growing avenue for quad racers to explore their passion and potential.

by Kirsten Armleder

Moto Mayhem A chat with racer Graham Scott

Jim Muir sits down with Graham Scott to talk about last year's triumphs, the upcoming season and his friend Ryan Lalonde

by Jim Muir

ATV Zone The battle for Alberta’s Bighorn Backcountry

For the past 13 years, the Bighorn Heritage ATV Society has been working closely with other user groups to protect motorized recreation in the Bighorn Backcountry of west-central Alberta.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone Dirt riding for the joy of it

Whether it’s racing cross-country or riding single-track, Mike Benz finds joy in the sport of off-road motorcycling.

by Kirsten Armleder

Water Sports Jet-fuelled adrenalin and whitewater

Zipping across whitewater at 160-plus kilometres per hour is second nature to Gord Humphrey.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone A surprise encounter with the Polaris Slingshot

A Polaris Slingshot, up close and personal.

by Keith Powell

ATV Zone What you need to know about taking ATVs on logging roads

Some tips to consider when navigating B.C.’s resource roads, which include logging roads.

by Trish Drinkle

RidersWest Insider Harley-Davidson wraps up business transition agreement for Canadian operations

Harley-Davidson and Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada have signed an agreement paving the way for Harley-Davidson to begin direct distribution to independently owned Harley-Davidson dealers in Canada.

RidersWest Insider BRP sells 100,000th Can-Am Spyder during Spyderfest

BRP’s (TSX: DOO) 100,000th Can-Am Spyder rolled off the assembly line on April 20.