Stories

ATV Zone Promoting Canadian racers

A new team has been formed to help Canadian riders gain a stronger presence at the AMA Mountain Dew ATV Motocross National Championship and other prestigious events around the world. 

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Victoria Day long weekend race recap

The Victoria Day long weekend marked a busy time for off-road racers in Western Canada. Corner Grass Racing Team’s (CGRT) Victoria Hett began the weekend riding the night race of the Squealin’ Pig, just outside of Vernon, B.C.

RidersWest Insider CGRT welcomes Ryan Linderman

For 2013, CGRT will extend support through A&E Racing and Marine to Ryan Linderman of Hillcrest Mines, Alberta. 

Inside Your Ride Mods for your quad

ATV, quad and four-wheeler are names to describe one of the most enjoyed summer toys on the planet. Used to access the backcountry, most of the units can be modified to suit the owner’s ride style.

by Trish Drinkle and Steven Radel

The Scoop A poker run with purpose

A poker run with purpose, the Pierceland Haunted House Quad Rally has been contributing to the community for the past four years. Raising money for very worthy causes, this poker run goes beyond mud and laughter.

by Trish Drinkle

RidersWest Insider New Honda rider training programs at Popkum Motor Park

The future of off-road dirt bike riding depends largely on the next generation. More riders are needed and that’s why Honda Canada and Popkum Motor Park have decided to offer Honda’s Junior Red Rider and Red Rider Evolution programs at Popkum’s facility in Rosedale, B.C. 

by Kirsten Armleder

Moto Mayhem “How do I get on the team?”

This is my second time running a motocross team. The first time was when I worked at Duncan Motorsports in Duncan, B.C., and I ran that team for five or six years.

by Jim Muir

RidersWest Insider The Gumball 3000 road rally starts this weekend

An interesting press release popped into my email inbox this week about the Gumball 3000. If you’ve heard of this event before, I’m impressed. It’s a 3,000-mile international road rally and it takes place annually at different locations around the world. This year is the 15th anniversary Gumball 3000 rally and it begins in Copenhagen in the small country of Denmark.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Big Kahuna and Las Vegas EnduroCross race report

Corner Grass Racing Team’s Victoria Hett has been busy pounding the race courses the past few weeks.  On April 26, 2013, the Greater Kamloops Motorcycle Association held its annual Big Kahuna off-road event—which is a unique event where much of the national motocross track is used in conjunction with five to six kilometres of typical off-road terrain.  

Water Sports Whitewater jetboat racing series

 The Whitewater Jetboat Racing 2013  series,  are more like marathons than races. 

by Karissa Gall

ATV Zone Embracing the outdoors

No matter whether it’s on an ATV or a snowmobile—Trish Oosterhoff of Smithers, B.C., is happy as long as she’s in the mountains. 

by Kirsten Armleder

ATV Zone Philanthropic ATVers

This year, ATVers in Manitoba will have a chance to participate in the Ride for Dad fundraiser. The first annual ATV Ride for Dad Winnipeg chapter takes place September 28 in Stonewall.

by Kirsten Armleder

ATV Zone Keeping riders safe

Gordon Galloway, safety director with ATV/BC, shares the importance of safety in quadding and the initiatives of the organization.

by Kristen Mitchell

ATV Zone Interview with a safety instructor

Denise Bertrand is serious about off-road riding and she's especially passionate about helping others stay safe on their quads this summer.

by Kristen Mitchell

XRider Zone Canada welcomes urban endurocross

Pro rider Shane Cuthbertson talks to RidersWest about being involved in building a unique course for Red Bull.

by Kristen Mitchell

Motorcycle Zone Surveyors who ride

It’s a unique motorcycle club, but this group of geomatic professionals have found a way to share an interest in the road.

by Kristen Mitchell