Adrenalin shoots through my veins with one push of the e-start button as the 2013 Beta 250 RR roars to life. I gently pull the throttle, slowly release the clutch and instantly feel the front end lift, as a smile comes over my entire face.
by Dave Norona
Tumbler Ridge, a town of about 3,000 people in northern B.C., finally has an ATV club to call its own. The new Grizzly Valley ATV Club was officially formed on May 7, 2013.
by Kirsten Armleder
For as long as I can remember, the annual car show in Cranbrook, B.C., has been a highlight of the summer, and this year was no different. On Saturday, July 20, the parking lot of Western Financial Place was transformed into a sea of shiny metal.
by Kirsten Armleder
The 10th anniversary of the Red Bull Romaniacs in Sibiu, Romania, saw for the first time not one but two riders from Canada standing on the podium. In the Hobby Single class, Kitt Stringer rode to a third-place finish, while his friend and fellow competitor Esteban Torres Bonet claimed the top spot. Both riders are from Victoria, B.C., and this was their first attempt at the Red Bull Romaniacs.
by Kirsten Armleder
The Royal Distributing Canadian Cross Country Championship (CXCC) wrapped up with two consecutive weekends of racing. The 28th Annual Monkey Wrench Cross Country was held near Lytton B.C., on June 30, 2013, in 30 degree weather. Kitimat, B.C.’s Ben Rego stayed consistent on his A&E Racing Husaberg TE 300 to finish fourth overall pro.
A little common sense goes a long way when it comes to riding ATVs, bikes and snowmobiles.
by Trish Drinkle
Each day I get a chuckle. From Facebook messages to personal encounters, it’s the same thing. Men everywhere are looking for the holy grail of a woman. A woman who can shred, bike, fish and, well, basically be a tough, awesome nature girl. Fellas, I’m thinking you’re doing it wrong.
by Trish Drinkle
Many a frustrated buyer and seller have been born in the game of selling and purchasing motorsport toys. Many of these frustrations can be eliminated simply by understanding how the process works—especially if you intend on doing a trade-in.
by Trish DrinkleIf you like watching Sons of Anarchy, there’s a good chance you’ll like the new Warlocks Rising TV series. The series, which premieres on the U.S. cable network Discovery Channel on July 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, is a documentary about the Warlocks Motorcycle Club.
by Kirsten Armleder
If you’re a fan of Tucker Hibbert, you’ll probably want to be tuned in to FUEL TV and NBC in the afternoon of July 6, 2013. Why? It’s the RedBud National in Buchanan, Michigan, and that’s when Hibbert makes his first debut of the 2013 pro motocross season.
by Kirsten Armleder
This team of professional sportbike freestyle riders spend hours perfecting their tricks—which include wheelies, stoppies and burnouts—and, contrary to public belief, they do it in the safety of closed lots, not on the streets.
by Kirsten Armleder
Learning to ride a motorcycle at the age of 57 opened up a whole new world for successful business consultant Linda Crill. She has written a book, "Blind Curves," about her experience.
by Marie MilnerA few times, while being interviewed, I’ve been asked the question, “Why do you ride?” Usually, I’d give great thought to the question and try to answer with something profound, something deep. Today I can tell you why I went for a ride. It’s not super deep or profound; it’s pretty simple, in fact.
by Trish Drinkle
The second round of the Royal Distributing Canadian Cross Country Series was hosted by the Lethbridge Motorcycle Club in a historic location of the Porcupine Hills, Alberta. The foothills of the Rocky Mountain area provides an epic balance of elevation change and smooth, flowing trails.
Coming into the 2013 Monster Energy Canadian Nationals, I suspected this might ultimately be remembered as “The Year of the Ringers.”
by Jim Muir
At Canada’s first urban endurocross—the Red Bull Rocks and Logs in Calgary, Alberta, on May 26, 2013—Team Husqvarna’s Cory Graffunder made it known that he was back home in Canada by claiming first place in the pro category. Until then, it had been four years since Graffunder made tracks on Canadian soil.
by Kirsten Armleder