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Motorcycle Zone Where to ride: Golden Triangle motorcycle loop

Try the Golden Triangle Circle Tour and experience first-hand the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. 

by Kirsten Armleder

ATV Zone J.P. Mack is a rider who will never stop

He purchased his first ATV and something came alive within him the moment he hit the throttle.

by Trish Drinkle

Motorcycle Zone Thirsty for adventure

It was a photo in Vanity Fair magazine of actor Ewan McGregor riding a yellow Ducati that inspired Trevor Marc Hughes of Vancouver, B.C., to buy a bike.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone Steve Fracy is promoting trials riding in his new role

Motorcycle trials rider Steve Fracy is chair of the new CMA Trials Advisory Committee, and he intends to revitalize the sport and bring it to a wider market.

by Marie Milner

Water Sports Sea-Doos simplify the family vacation

Dwayne and Melanie Folk enjoy riding Sea-Doos on Kootenay Lake with their three daughters.

by Trish Drinkle

Water Sports From family fun to a family business

Marine recreation has always been a part of the Beaudoin family. Now they share the fun with visitors to the Lakeland area.

by Trish Drinkle

ATV Zone What does Bill 13 mean to you?

The new off-road vehicle act is good for the province of B.C. and for motorized recreation.

by Trish Drinkle

Motorcycle Zone Year-round dirt biking with studded tires

Tungsten carbide traction studs enable bikes, ATVs and side-by-sides to operate in snowy or slippery conditions.

by Trish Drinkle

ATV Zone Mind over matter

Some healthy tips to keep your mind in the game and make you a skilled and successful rider. 

by Trish Drinkle

RidersWest Insider Can-Am announces race teams for 2014

With the start of the ATV racing season only weeks away, Can-Am announced it will once again field its own race teams to compete on American and Canadian circuits. 

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Brutus 750: Caterham’s transformer motorcycle

We’ve all heard of dual-sport motorcycles but when it comes to a bike that really bridges the gap between street and off-road, it’s the Brutus 750. Not only can it be modified to run on pavement or in the dirt, the Brutus 750 can even—get this—be made to run on snow. 

by Kirsten Armleder

Ride On Pre-season with ATV racer Bryan Vollmer

Bryan Vollmer, 20, is one of the handful of Canadians heading to the U.S. this spring to represent our country in the elite AMA Mountain Dew ATV Motocross National series.

by Kirsten Armleder

ATV Zone Is it an ATV or UTV?

The Polaris Sportsman Ace is more than capable of taming the rugged backcountry in style.

by Trish Drinkle

Motorcycle Zone Calgary Motorcycle Show highlights

It may be a little early to start thinking about motorcycling, but now is actually the best time to see what’s on the market and to shop for your next ride. And boy, are there a lot of choices for 2014.

by Kirsten Armleder

ATV Zone Creston Valley Quad Squad is taking steps to protect and grow the sport of ATVing

The beautiful town of Creston in southeastern B.C. is an epicentre for endless motorized recreation, and the Creston Valley Quad Squad has a welcoming attitude.

by Trish Drinkle

RidersWest Insider World’s toughest road race wraps up

When the dust cleared at the 2014 Dakar Rally on Saturday, it was Red Bull KTM rider Marc Coma who was first over the finish line in the motorcycle category. 

by Kirsten Armleder