If you try to recreate a life, disappointment is guaranteed. You cannot capture the best parts about a life you’ve left and somehow transform the path before you. I know this for certain. It will frustrate you. I’ve spent many times in the tub with the lights off, like I did at Awesomeland, but sitting in the dark doesn’t bring back the past.
by Trish Drinkle
Saturday evening (June 15, 2013) - at the historic Maggiora circuit for the Italian Grand Prix - saw the brand new 2014 YZ450F and 250F unveiled to the international press and many local fans with the factory Monster Energy team given the honour of uncovering the progressive new technology for the first time in Europe.
BRP has expanded its line of Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side vehicles with the addition of a four-seater, new X packages, all-new Tri-mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) and new colour schemes. The Can-Am Commander family of side-by-side vehicles will also feature Tri-Mode DPS and the all-new Commander XT-P package. For 2014, the full line of Can-Am side-by-side vehicles and ATVs continues to deliver class-leading performance, precision-engineered handling and driver-focused designs.
This past weekend marked the 65th Annual Piston Run, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club in the coastal mountains just outside of Chilliwack, B.C.
Mother Nature played havoc as heavy rains pummelled the Calgary, Alberta, area late last week, threatening Red Bull’s Rocks and Logs event—Canada’s first Urban EnduroCross.
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
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.
For 2013, CGRT will extend support through A&E Racing and Marine to Ryan Linderman of Hillcrest Mines, Alberta.
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
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 DrinkleThe 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
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
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
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.
The Whitewater Jetboat Racing 2013 series, are more like marathons than races.
by Karissa Gall